rested

adjective

rest·​ed ˈre-stəd How to pronounce rested (audio)
Synonyms of restednext
: 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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Etcheverry came from a set down to win in two tiebreaks, 4-6, 7-6(2), 7-6(4) — and then had to face the more rested Tabilo with the trophy on the line. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026 The older Stripes team, after winning Game 3, came out flat against the rested Stars, who jumped out to a 12-1 lead and never looked back. David K. Li, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026 Its hallmark is the strategic placement of blush under the eyes and across the upper cheekbone, creating a rested, flushed effect reminiscent of female anime characters. María Munsuri, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2026 Beneath rested men and women whose diasporic legacies include Europe’s first coffeehouses. Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rested

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 16 Mar. 2026.

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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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