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Synonyms & Antonyms of refreshing
(Entry 1 of 2)
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
- the cool wind off the ocean is refreshing on such a hot day
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refreshing
verb
present participle of refresh
Synonyms & Antonyms of refreshing (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
- brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun
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2
to take a meal
- we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing
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- dining,
- eating,
- faring,
- feeding,
- partaking,
- victualing
- (or victualling)
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The first known use of refreshing was circa 1580
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