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restful Definition

rest·ful (rest′fəl)

adjective

  1. full of or giving rest
  2. at rest; quiet; peaceful
  3. having a soothing or peaceful effect restful colors

restful Related Forms

rest′·fully adverb rest′·ful·ness noun

restful Synonyms

restful

modif.

soothing, relaxing, tranquilizing, untroubling, untroubled, tranquil, calm, peaceful, quiet, reposeful, calming, lulling, serene, pacific, halcyon, comforting, comfortable, easy, mild, still, soft, refreshing, restoring, hypnotic, soporific.

Antonyms loud*, irritating*, agitating. See syn. study at comfortable.comfortable.

restful Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

find: You'll find its not so much an Esquires Bar as an old hostelry, and you'll find the whole place so restful.

Modifies a noun

  • sleep: Sleep: Adequate, restful sleep is a major asset in living with PPS.
  • ambiance: Antiques, lovely rugs, cushions and artifacts complete the restful ambiance.
  • retreat: Spacious suites or stylish rooms, restful retreats or glittering towers.
  • haven: A cool, restful haven in the heart of the city.
  • atmosphere: Day 5: spend your final day relaxing by the hotel's panoramic pool, soaking up the restful atmosphere.
  • holiday: An ideal location for an active, or restful, holiday.

Modifying Another Word

  • quite: There was a following day, which was quite restful all in.
  • very: Mr South, Grimsby, NE Lincolnshire Jun 2006 Very peaceful location, very restful.
  • so: My mind just would not be still and so restful sleep eluded me.
  • wonderfully: I hope that you all have a wonderfully restful and joyous Christmas time.
  • not: Christis comment corner We are all doubtless aware that the past months were not restful ones for the UK.
  • particularly: With its own small courtyard and open views across the fields to Soulton Wood, the coach house is particularly restful.