Synonyms of refreshing

refreshing 1 of 2

adjective

ri-ˈfre-shiŋ 

as in restorative

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restorative
• reviving
• stimulating
• vitalizing
• rejuvenating
• bracing
• invigorating
• vital
• tonic
• cordial
• medicinal
• healthy
• stimulative
• beneficial
• therapeutic
• exhilarating
• strengthening
• helpful
• sharp
• conditioning
• healthful
• animating
• life-giving
• corrective
• wholesome
• curative
• quickening
• salutary
• remedial
• salubrious
• rehabilitative
• recuperative
• reformative
• rectifying
• curing
• reparative
• reformatory
• exhilarative
• remedying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• draining
• weakening
• exhausting
• debilitating
• deadening
• numbing
• injurious
• pernicious
• deleterious
• enervating
• wearying
• sapping
• enfeebling
• unhealthy
• noxious
• unwholesome
• unhealthful
• insalubrious

refreshing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of refresh

1

as in restoring

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restoring
• reviving
• recreating
• renewing
• rejuvenating
• replenishing
• renovating
• regenerating
• revitalizing
• freshening
• repairing
• recharging
• redeveloping
• refreshening
• revivifying
• resuscitating
• remodeling
• redesigning
• refurbishing
• overhauling
• refilling
• updating
• rehabilitating
• reconstituting
• reconditioning
• reclaiming
• reengineering
• remaking
• modernizing
• redoing
• resupplying
• rehabbing
• making over

2

as in eating

to take a meal

we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eating
• dining
• partaking
• feasting
• feeding
• breaking bread
• snacking
• faring
• victualing
• nibbling
• glutting
• repasting
• chowing (down)
• messing
• lunching
• banqueting
• pigging out
• picnicking
• digging in
• dining out
• supping
• breakfasting
• grazing
• gormandizing
• gorging
• overeating
• picking
• overfeeding
• boarding
• noshing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fasting
• dieting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of refreshing

Adjective

This is fine, and even refreshing, as long as the relationships that develop on camera have the heat and texture of real life. — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Hot coffee, frappés, lattes and batidas (creamy Brazilian cocktails) are on the menu, too, along with refreshing smoothies and natural fruit juices. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Verb

Mattress toppers provide another option for adjusting comfort and refreshing an existing sleep setup. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Kohler’s Anthem EvoCycle Smart Shower System alternates between fresh and recirculated water, filtering and refreshing it throughout the shower to reduce water consumption by up to 80 percent. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026