restful

adjective rest·ful \ ˈrest-fəl \

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

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

The roof-level offers just enough elevation from dirt and critters to calm most nervous campers in need of a restful night.

— brigid mander, WSJ, "The Easiest Place to Camp? On Top of Your Car," 4 Apr. 2018
You’re also lulled by the background color, a restful celadon borrowed from Korean porcelain.

— kathleen renda, House Beautiful, "A Spanish Bungalow Is Reimagined with Artistic Prints and Patterns," 2 Apr. 2018
But this should be just a restful two-nighter en route to the main event: Bikaner.

— sophy roberts, Condé Nast Traveler, "Rajasthan's Coolest Desert Town Has Almost No Tourists," 29 Mar. 2018
Enthusiasts say that possible benefits of qi gong can include more restful sleep, improved mobility and flexibility, improved balance lessons, healthier skin, more energy and even less pain in joints.

— geoff bruce, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "5 things to do in the North Shore this week," 28 Jan. 2018
These are homelike environments with private rooms, restful gathering places for family members and the 24/7 support of Hospice of Cincinnati staff.

— hospice cincinnati, Cincinnati.com, "Hospice care: Where does it take place?," 19 Mar. 2018
Deep, restful sleep became a regular thing, giving me focus and clarity.

— alison carroll, Bon Appetit, "On Breaking Food Rules and Learning to Cook the Food You Love," 12 Mar. 2018
The minimalist movement has spawned rooms that are pared down, with less clutter, fewer accessories and natural, restful elements.

— nancy a. herrick, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Home refresh: Trendy accents can provide an up-to-date look," 9 Mar. 2018
To produce testosterone, men need a good period of restful, uninterrupted sleep.

— sandee lamotte, CNN, "10 health benefits of having more sex," 1 Mar. 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.