refreshing

re·fresh·ing

adj \-shiŋ\

Definition of REFRESHING

: serving to refresh; especially : agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness <a refreshing change of pace>

— re·fresh·ing·ly \-shiŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of REFRESHING

1. Working on the new project was a refreshing change.
2. It is refreshing to hear some good news about him.
3. a refreshing glass of cold water
4. My swim was very refreshing.

First Known Use of REFRESHING

circa 1580

Related to REFRESHING

Synonyms: bracing, cordial, invigorating, tonic, rejuvenating, restorative, reviving, stimulating, stimulative, vital, vitalizing

Related Words: life-giving; conditioning, strengthening; animating, exhilarating, exhilarative, quickening, sharp; corrective, curative, curing, medicinal, rectifying, recuperative, reformative, reformatory, rehabilitative, remedial, remedying, reparative, therapeutic; beneficial, healthful, healthy, helpful, salubrious, salutary, wholesome

Near Antonyms: deadening, debilitating, draining, enervating, enfeebling, exhausting, numbing, sapping, weakening, wearying; deleterious, injurious, pernicious; insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome

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