rested

adjective

rest·​ed ˈre-stəd How to pronounce rested (audio)
: 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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Your body's blood-making stem cells, hematopoietic stem cells (HSC), are like factory managers who work best when calm and rested. Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025 Jeremy Bennett's squad hung with No. 4 Ralston Valley well into the fourth quarter last Friday, and now the Mustangs get a rested Valor squad coming off a bye and playing its first home game of the season. Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025 Show up as the most rested, relaxed and high energy version of you, and make decisions only as this person. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 My goal was simple — to look more rested and refreshed without losing my natural expressions. Essence, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rested

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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 9 Oct. 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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