rekindled
Brought back aflame
Rekindled is the past tense of rekindle—to light again something that had gone out, or to revive something that had faded.
A dying fire can be rekindled with fresh wood.
More often the word is figurative: They rekindled their romance after twenty years apart.
Old friendships, interests, and passions are commonly rekindled.
Made valid again
- restoredReturned to original condition
- revivedRestored to consciousness
- reawakenedRestored to awareness
- reinvigoratedMade strong again
resurrected · reignited · rejuvenated · regenerated · resuscitated · reactivated · reestablished · revitalized
Intense fond attachment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- affairRomantic entanglement outside commitment
- relationshipConnection between entities
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
attraction · intimacy · courtship · spark · flame · sweetheart · reunion · amour
Ease or soothing relief
- cozinessComfortable warm intimacy
- embraceHold closely in arms
- connectionA joining or relation
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
tenderness · closeness · bonding · friendship · trust · forgiveness · reconciliation · goodwill
Start burning something
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- embersSmoldering fire remnants
- flickerUnsteady, brief light
- glowSteady, soft light
blaze · fire · torch · burn · bonfire · candlelight · match · hearth
Stored past experiences
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- pastTime already gone
- flashbacksInvoluntary vivid memory episodes
- recollectionRecalled mental image
yesteryear · reunion · hometown · longing · wistfulness · sentimentality · bygone · retrospection
Intense eager enjoyment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- curiosityDesire to learn
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- hobbyRecreational leisure activity
pursuit · commitment · dedication · zeal · fervor · eagerness · motivation · inspiration
renewed
Made valid again
- restoredReturned to original condition
- revivedRestored to consciousness
- reawakenedRestored to awareness
reinvigorated · resurrected · reignited · rejuvenated · regenerated · resuscitated · reactivated · reestablished · revitalized · rebirth
love
Intense fond attachment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- affairRomantic entanglement outside commitment
- relationshipConnection between entities
chemistry · attraction · intimacy · courtship · spark · flame · sweetheart · reunion · amour · devotion
comfort
Ease or soothing relief
- cozinessComfortable warm intimacy
- embraceHold closely in arms
- connectionA joining or relation
affection · tenderness · closeness · bonding · friendship · trust · forgiveness · reconciliation · goodwill · hospitality
ignite
Start burning something
glow · blaze · fire · torch · burn · bonfire · candlelight · match · hearth · smoldering
memories
Stored past experiences
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- pastTime already gone
- flashbacksInvoluntary vivid memory episodes
recollection · yesteryear · reunion · hometown · longing · wistfulness · sentimentality · bygone · retrospection · heritage
enthusiasm
Intense eager enjoyment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- curiosityDesire to learn
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
hobby · pursuit · commitment · dedication · zeal · fervor · eagerness · motivation · inspiration · drive
rekindledextinguished
Made to stop burning
killed · ended · quashed · destroyed · suppressed
- rekindled romanceRevived past relationship
- rekindling relationshipsReviving lapsed personal bonds