restful
/'restful/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Providing or conducive to physical or mental rest; peaceful and relaxing: "restful" describes something that helps a person to relax, recover energy, or feel calm and at ease.
Usage
The adjective "restful" is used to describe environments, activities, periods of time, or states that promote relaxation and peace. It often implies a quiet, soothing, and stress-free quality.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The cabin in the woods provided a restful escape from the city noise.
- She found the sound of rain to be very restful and it helped her sleep.
- After a restful weekend, he felt ready to face the new work week.
- The hotel room was decorated in restful, neutral colors.
Advanced Usage
"restful sleep": sleep that is deep, peaceful, and restorative.
- The doctor emphasized the importance of restful sleep for good health.
In a comparative or superlative form: Used to compare degrees of peacefulness.
- This spa is more restful than the one we visited last year.
- The most restful part of my day is the hour after dinner.
Variants and Related Words
- Restfully (adverb): in a manner that provides rest.
- The afternoon passed restfully.
- Restfulness (noun): the quality or state of being restful.
- The restfulness of the garden was immediate and palpable.
Synonyms
- Relaxing: reducing tension or anxiety.
- Soothing: having a gently calming effect.
- Peaceful: free from disturbance; tranquil.
- Calm: not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
Antonyms
- Restless: unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.
- Agitating: causing someone to feel troubled or nervous.
- Stressful: causing mental or emotional strain.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A restful state of mind: a mental condition characterized by peace and absence of worry.
- Meditation can help you achieve a restful state of mind.
Adjective
- affording physical or mental rest
- she spent a restful night at home