english word · 2026-08-31

Resipiscence

noun

Meaning

A return to a better frame of mind or a change to a more sensible way of thinking. It often implies a process of coming to one's senses or showing regret for past errors.

Etymology

From the Latin 'resipiscentia', derived from 'resipiscere' meaning to recover one's senses or become wise again.

Examples

"After a night of restless reflection, he experienced a sudden resipiscence and decided to apologize for his harsh words."

"The protagonist's journey is not one of triumph, but of quiet resipiscence as he realizes the vanity of his previous ambitions."

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