restful

adjective rest·ful \ ˈrest-fəl \

|Updated on: 6 Aug 2018

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Definition of restful

1 : marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose

a restful color scheme

2 : being at rest : quiet

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restfully

play \ˈrest-fə-lē\ adverb

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restfulness

noun

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Examples of restful in a Sentence

It's restful by the stream.
I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend.

Recent Examples of restful from the Web

However, recurrent exposure to traumatic events means the body is undergoing this process far more frequently than ever, interrupting this restful recovery.

— alexandra pattillo, CNN, "Too much bad news can make you sick," 1 June 2018
Any hope Barbara Boxer had of easing into a restful retirement vanished the day Donald Trump was elected President of the United States.

— peter kiefer, The Hollywood Reporter, "Barbara Boxer and Daughter Nicole Launch Political Podcast In Time For the Midterms," 1 June 2018
Judging from this game, all that resting the Warriors did the last month of the season, much of it during games, was, well, restful.

— scott ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, "Steve Kerr gets creative with lineup, but fans will still take Stephen Curry," 28 Apr. 2018
For adults, the marketable promises are similar: reduce anxiety, elevate serotonin levels, and promote a restful night’s sleep.

— rachel raczka, Good Housekeeping, "We Found Out If Weighted Blankets Really Work For Anxiety—Plus 4 Blankets To Try," 19 Oct. 2017
Researchers have long known that too much light can affect your sleep cycles, disrupting restful sleep.

— sarah jio, Woman's Day, "10 All-Natural Remedies to Get a Better Night's Sleep," 11 Nov. 2010
Natural light balances your sleep cycle for a more restful sleep and productive day.

— dan marshall, Houston Chronicle, "GHBA Remodelers Council: Reimagine your home with skylights," 6 May 2018
Some, if not most, were checking into rooms for the weekend and surely hoping for a restful night's sleep in the days to come.

— cincinnati enquirer, Cincinnati.com, "Flying Pig Marathon set for 20th anniversary running," 4 May 2018
Teachers guide students into restful postures supported by plenty of props, and, as in Yin yoga, postures are held for several minutes at a time.

— abbie barronian, Outside Online, "Yoga Can Make You a Better Athlete," 30 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of restful

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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restful Synonyms

Synonym Discussion of restful

comfortable, cozy, snug, easy, restful mean enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security. comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease.