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

• 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

The circumstances are already stacked against restful sleep. —Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025

Between night sweats and insomnia, menopause isn’t exactly known as a time of restful sleep. —Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 29 July 2025

That middle-aged wave of insomnia has taught me not to take restful sleep for granted. —Gwen Rockwood, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025

It’s built to support restful sleep, cleaner breathing environments and peace of mind for modern families. —Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025

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