rested

adjective

rest·​ed ˈre-stəd How to pronounce rested (audio)
Synonyms of restednext
: having had sufficient rest or sleep

Examples of rested in a Sentence

She appears rested and sharp. I want to be rested for the exam.
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With a rested and healthy defense, things may change in favor of the Cowboys moving forward. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025 In simple terms, kiwis helped people sleep better and wake up feeling more rested—even in the case of athletes who are putting a lot of stress and strain on their bodies. Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2025 There will, of course, be other instances this season where the Sharks will be the more rested team. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025 With a rested bullpen thanks to 7 2/3 innings in Game 1 from Garrett Crochet, Cora was able to lean heavily on his relievers. Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rested

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rested was in the 15th century

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“Rested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rested. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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rested

adjective
rest·​ed ˈres-təd How to pronounce rested (audio)
: having had enough rest or sleep

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