restful

adjective

rest·​ful ˈrest-fəl 

1

: marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose

a restful color scheme

2

: being at rest : quiet

restfully

ˈrest-fə-lē 

adverb

restfulness noun

Synonyms of restful

• quiet
• peaceful
• serene
• tranquil
• placid

Choose the Right Synonym for 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.

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

Their antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, also help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, which can interfere with restful sleep. — Mura Dominko, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

Peridot is believed to bring good health, restful sleep, and peace to relationships, by balancing emotions and mind. — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

And, just as most holodeck adventures turn out to be bad for the blood pressure, going on vacation is never as restful or relaxing as it's supposed to be. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Three years on, Novack and Aggrey’s garden has become an aromatic, restful ode to Southern California’s coastal chaparral plant community. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for restful

• westphal

Kids Definition

restful

adjective

rest·​ful ˈrest-fəl 

: giving or suggesting rest : quiet

a restful scene

restfully

-fə-lē 

adverb

restfulness noun