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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In another game — one where the Giants don’t have a big lead or a somewhat rested bullpen — Webb goes out to pitch the eighth, with an outside chance of finishing the whole thing. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025 Maresca’s squad will go into the new campaign less rested and potentially less well-conditioned than any of their Premier League rivals. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 25 July 2025 Managers predicted the rested employee would be more productive post-break. Esmt Berlin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 At the same time, the priority is to get to the postseason healthy and rested. Tony Jones, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 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 24 Aug. 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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