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

Bedroom Nightstands and Dressers Although bedrooms are meant to be restful areas, surfaces like nightstands and dressers can easily become dumping grounds for random items like water glasses, chargers, and accessories. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026

Take care and have a restful weekend, Sam Want to send Sam a note? — Sam Woodward, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

In a previous university blog post, Majumdar compared this finding to the brain flushing out byproducts that build up during active, wakeful moments, allowing for a more restful night’s sleep. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026

While the atmosphere at this 400-acre retreat, 22 miles northeast of downtown Tucson, feels grounding and restful, behind the scenes, Miraval is in constant motion. — Jessica Ritz, Travel + Leisure, 30 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