Synonyms of rested

rested 1 of 2

adjective

as in unwearied

Related Words

• unwearied
• untired
• resurrected
• enlivened
• revived
• refreshed
• exhilarated
• energized
• invigorated
• renewed
• freshened
• animated
• regenerated
• reborn
• resuscitated
• newborn
• recreated
• jazzed (up)
• reanimated
• reenergized
• reinvigorated
• new

Dissimilar Words

• drained
• exhausted
• weary
• tired
• weakened
• knackered
• enervated
• dampened
• deadened
• enervate
• unmanned
• emasculated
• demoralized
• dispirited
• disheartened

rested

2 of 2

verb

past tense of rest

1

as in relaxed

to refrain from labor or exertion

a beach resort that caters to gung ho exercisers and athletes as well as vacationers who just want to rest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relaxed
• basked
• lounged
• reposed
• lolled
• kicked back
• idled
• loafed
• hung around
• hung
• bummed
• hung about
• slacked (off)
• goldbricked
• vegged out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worked
• struggled
• labored
• plowed
• hustled
• toiled
• strained
• plugged
• humped
• plodded
• strove
• sweat
• slaved
• pegged (away)
• exercised
• grubbed
• travailed
• drudged
• worked out
• slogged
• moiled

2

as in slept

to be in a state of sleep

the patient is currently resting, but as soon as he awakes, I'll tell him you called

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slept
• dozed
• napped
• slumbered
• dropped off
• snoozed
• dreamed
• catnapped
• slept in
• overslept
• nodded off
• hibernated
• drowsed (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rose
• arose
• aroused
• woke
• awoke

3

as in based

to find a basis

you're resting your argument on a faulty premise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• based
• predicated
• grounded
• hung
• founded
• established
• presumed
• postulated
• premised
• supposed
• assumed
• presupposed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rested

Adjective

For these especially long flights, this growth can allow passengers to truly feel rested. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026

According to one recent study, a dreamer is also likely to feel more rested following a night of vivid dreams, which may be one reason why many people feel smoking a joint or eating a gummy helps them to sleep. — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 3 June 2026

Verb

The plan rested on Latino voters backing Republicans the way many did in 2024. — Peter Mattes, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026

The distinction has often rested on the assumption that couture is handcrafted and ready-to-wear is made by machine; in practice, the two traditions have long overlapped, with each adopting techniques and methods associated with the other. — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026