1
: marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose
a restful color scheme
2
: being at rest : quiet
restfulness
noun
Examples of restful in a Sentence
It's restful by the stream.
I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Blocking noise is a helpful feature for parents of napping children and night nurses who require restful sleep after their shifts.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 15 July 2025
The expert recommended adding blue-light blockers to all devices that turn on when the sun goes down to help ease into a restful night’s sleep.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
The building creates a sunny garden nook ideal for restful afternoons, allowing the surrounding natural scenery to shine.
—New Atlas, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for restful
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“Restful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restful. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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