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 only run Gil permitted came after Boone decided to send the hurler out for the seventh despite having a rested bullpen. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 July 2024 Downtime should leave you feeling rested, regenerated and recharged, Childs says. Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Washington Post, 29 June 2024 This would allow Ukrainian soldiers currently on the battlefield to be relieved by rested brigades that would also have newer equipment. Bypaolo Confino, Fortune, 14 June 2024 Friday’s literal must-win game that Miami easily took, 112-91, sent the Chicago Bulls home to start their offseason and the sends the Heat as the No. 8 seed on to face No. 1 (and rested) Boston, the league’s best team by miles in the regular season. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rested 

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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 26 Jul. 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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