as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend
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as in serenity
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
enjoyed the bucolic restfulness of the retreat center
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Recent Examples of restful
Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet to create an environment that supports restful sleep.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 June 2025
Cozy Cardamom Immune + Sleep product contains ashwagandha and reishi, as well as passionflower, and helps promote restful sleep.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
That includes seven to nine hours of restful sleep nightly.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
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Adjective
As darkness settled across a mountain in central Mexico, a venomous baby creature settled down to sleep, but its night wouldn’t be restful.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet to create an environment that supports restful sleep.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 June 2025
Cozy Cardamom Immune + Sleep product contains ashwagandha and reishi, as well as passionflower, and helps promote restful sleep.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
That includes seven to nine hours of restful sleep nightly.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restful
Adjective
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This silhouette features a quiet confidence through and through-bold, clean lines take the main stage on this pair.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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The dock is still quiet, save for the sound of rigging and the familiar smell of salt air.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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The images’ long durations fuse with the buildings’ cool serenity, making a bold visual statement about the self-consciously contemplative aesthetic of modernism itself.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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Your serenity will reach an all time high with the addition of a Rockaway Signature Massage, a complimentary wellness class, and an early dinner at their restaurant Margie’s.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Carlos Montes, a longtime leader with Centro CSO, said the organization’s events, including protests, have always been peaceful and organized.—
Victoria Elena Valenzuela,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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An excellent way to unwind from daily stressors, stargazing can serve as a peaceful, mindfulness practice.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Finally, the third gallery room attempts to project a cooler, more verdant future with walls colored a serene green hue.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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In between, are patio tables with umbrellas and other shady spots to sit for a while and take in the serene surroundings.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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You and your date are nestled on Mozart's expansive deck, with a signature coffee in hand, watching this spectacular show unfold over the tranquil waters of Lake Austin.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The tranquil spa on the property’s lower level feels like a hidden oasis, with a sleek and contemporary pool that is, in fact, the only indoor swimming pool in inner Copenhagen.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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While some are more placid and don't mind being treated, there are others who can get very stressed by their unknown environment, including Percy the cat.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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His face is as placid as a god’s, affixing a category to each letter.—
Rick Barot,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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“Restful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restful. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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