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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An aging Golden State would have little to gain from advancing, with a rested and powerful Oklahoma City team waiting. Doug Haller, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2026 The newsletter will return tan, rested and ready on May 1. Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2026 But in many cases, especially when the primary issue was heaviness of the upper lids, surgery alone can create a smoother, more rested appearance. Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 But unlike what had happened in his first start and the previous two nights with Walker Buehler and Germán Márquez on the mound, when the Padres were down early, Pivetta got the game to a rested back end of the bullpen. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rested

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 May. 2026.

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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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