refreshing
Americanadjective
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having the power to restore freshness, vitality, energy, etc..
a refreshing nap.
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pleasingly fresh or different.
a refreshing lack of pretense.
Other Word Forms
- refreshingly adverb
- refreshingness noun
- unrefreshing adjective
- unrefreshingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of refreshing
Example Sentences
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There is no shame in Gyllenhaal’s game, and her honest excitement to dabble with references and emotion is refreshing, even when these moments grate.
From Salon
The instantly recognizable musical style has remained, over the years, consistently abstract and refreshing.
From Los Angeles Times
Everyone is refreshing their X feed to read the latest takes on Iran.
From MarketWatch
Target is also trying to reignite its reputation as a destination for style and value, refreshing store displays, as well as some of its own store brands in the process.
From MarketWatch
Sculptor Lily Marsh said it was "refreshing" to swap stone for snow.
From BBC
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