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.
Recent Examples on the Web The sleep disruption can also result in insomnia symptoms, which include difficulty sleeping, not feeling well rested, tiredness and irritability. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2024 The 49ers came in as the rested team off a bye, but didn’t leave the stadium feeling that way. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2024 The Ravens laid an egg in a 28-12 divisional-round loss to the Tennessee Titans, as a rested but perhaps rusty Jackson threw two interceptions and fumbled once in the stunning home loss. Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2024 Here come the rested Dolphins, whose offense should give that Las Vegas defense fits. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023 Jaguars are scary and rested but 49ers will be bolstered by three key players — Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams and Chase Young — who weren’t around for losing streak. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023 For example, when my colleagues and I exposed participants to neutral and emotional pictures (think bland images of commuters on a train versus photographs of children crying), fMRI revealed that the amygdala responded differently to these prompts when people were well rested. Eti Ben Simon, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2023 How To Serve Maple Chipotle Air Fryer Pork Chops Once your pork chops are cooked and rested, slice them before drizzling the maple sauce over the top to get maximum coverage of the meat. Adam Dolge, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023 In the meantime, the Dodgers — who briefly led in the 10th on a Kiké Hernández single, before giving up runs in each of the extra innings — simply are trying to get to October healthy and rested. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2023

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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 18 Mar. 2024.

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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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