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How does the adjective restful differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of restful are comfortable, cozy, easy, and snug. While all these words mean "enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security," restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation.

a quiet restful vacation

When could comfortable be used to replace restful?

The synonyms comfortable and restful are sometimes interchangeable, but comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease.

started feeling comfortable in our new surroundings

When is it sensible to use cozy instead of restful?

The words cozy and restful can be used in similar contexts, but cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness.

a cozy neighborhood coffee shop

In what contexts can easy take the place of restful?

Although the words easy and restful have much in common, easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint.

living in easy circumstances

Where would snug be a reasonable alternative to restful?

The meanings of snug and restful largely overlap; however, snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more.

a snug little cottage

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of restful That’s why, Manaker added, swallowing a spoonful of honey—on its own or stirred into warm water—before bed may lead to a more restful sleep. Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 20 Oct. 2025 Even when temperatures drop, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics make all the difference for a restful night’s sleep. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025 Rooms also feature Hästens mattresses for a supremely restful night’s sleep. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025 Teens are taking notice, and some might be considering turning to the supplement for more restful sleep, less anxiety, and better gut health. Alex Vance, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for restful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restful
Adjective
  • The Chicago Bears were relatively quiet ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Hotel Fasano São Paulo Itaim Consistently top-notch, from the beds to the dining, Hotel Fasano exudes quiet luxury.
    Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • On campus, Christopher Benton, 48, was arrested and later booked into Alameda County’s Santa Rita Jail for refusing to leave after being asked to do so by police, obstruction and coming on to campus with the intent of interfering with peaceful activities, Mogulof said.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
  • But, in a year that has already seen multiple political assassinations, the deployment of the National Guard to American cities, and masked agents of the federal government hauling people off the streets and into unmarked vans, the prospects for a peaceful anniversary appear remote.
    Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Each of the 119 rooms is spacious and serene, outfitted with deep soaking tubs, Hästens beds, and balconies that open to crisp mountain air.
    Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The property itself packs in a small kitchen and living area with a wood-burning stove, plus a serene bedroom and laundry room upstairs.
    Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • From a kitchen inspired by Scandinavian and Japanese design to a colorful yet tranquil Victorian bathroom, Drift Interiors + Architecture can bring any style to life.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Long, flowing lines and a neutral palette create calm, tranquil vibes throughout, while expansive windows invite light in and offer views out.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Some time before the series’ start, a virus swept the globe and made everyone content and placid.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In a small town like Harding, a crime involving local children of local families shatters the relatively placid and usually numb routines of daily life.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Restful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restful. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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