refreshing

adjective

re·​fresh·​ing ri-ˈfre-shiŋ 

: serving to refresh

especially : agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness

a refreshing change of pace

refreshingly

ri-ˈfre-shiŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• restorative
• reviving
• stimulating
• vitalizing
• rejuvenating
• bracing
• vital
• invigorating
• tonic
• cordial
• medicinal
• healthy

Examples of refreshing in a Sentence

Working on the new project was a refreshing change.

It is refreshing to hear some good news about him.

a refreshing glass of cold water

My swim was very refreshing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Each single-serve stick pack blends easily into water and delivers a clean, low-calorie, zero-sugar formula with a refreshing taste (mango limeade, blood orange, and watermelon). —Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025

The best time to visit the park is in spring and early summer, when daytime temperatures are mild and Medano Creek flows with cool, refreshing water. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025

The tactile quality of putting the cartridge in the back of the console and jumping right into the gameplay without having to punch in a password was refreshing. —Devonne Goode, Parents, 19 July 2025

Southern Grove Strawberry Lemonade Trail Mix This playful trail mix offers the refreshing taste of strawberry lemonade without the hassle. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for refreshing

• fleshing
• meshing
• threshing

Kids Definition

refreshing

adjective

re·​fresh·​ing ri-ˈfresh-iŋ 

: serving to refresh

especially : pleasing because of freshness or newness