Definition of RESTFUL

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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. started feeling comfortable in our new surroundings cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness. a cozy neighborhood coffee shop snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more. a snug little cottage easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint. living in easy circumstances restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation. a quiet restful vacation

Examples of restful in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

For a restful, refined stay before your Galápagos expedition, Casa Gangotena, a stunning converted mansion, is an unparalleled choice in the historic center of Quito, which was named the first Unesco World Heritage site in 1978. — Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, "Visit the Galapagos Like a Royal," 23 June 2018 Its ambling streets lined in white-washed houses are worth a long, restful wander. — Elizabeth Wellington, Vogue, "For Authentic Ibiza, Visit in the Winter," 15 Feb. 2019 At its core, Sextantio strives to preserve ancient architecture and perpetuate ancestral customs while providing visitors with quiet and deeply restful luxury. — Daria Di Lello, Vogue, "Finding Serenity—and Forest-Grown Truffles—in the Mountains of Abruzzo, Italy," 23 Nov. 2018 Apparently, your home decor, appliances, and lifestyle choices can all affect your state of mind and how restful your night's sleep is. — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, "10 Things in Your House That Are Making You Tired," 23 Sep. 2015 My own perception of feng shui revolts against the number of doors—that many egress routes can’t be restful. — Alexandra Lange, Curbed, "A museum grows in Houston," 1 Nov. 2018 Secret Service agents have one of the most restful and oftentimes thankless jobs out there. — Fox News, "Laura Ingraham: Anatomy of a freak out," 19 July 2018 What was supposed to be a midnight glass of Champagne to toast our first woman president and a restful, satisfied night’s sleep turned into an evening of terror and fear — a silent, jaw-agape stare at the television until dawn. — Will Leitch, The Cut, "How to Raise a Boy," 5 Mar. 2018 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

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