Added 9 October 2026
life-affirming
adjective
adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). More about life-affirming at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Having a positive and uplifting effect.
The film was an utterly life-affirming experience.
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Appearing to have an optimistic quality.
She doesn't strike me as a particularly life-affirming person.
Origin
Calque of French affirmation de la vie.
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