Synonyms

refreshing

American

[ri-fresh-ing] / rɪˈfrɛʃ ɪŋ /

adjective

having the power to restore freshness, vitality, energy, etc..

a refreshing nap.
pleasingly fresh or different.

a refreshing lack of pretense.

Other Word Forms

refreshingly adverb
refreshingness noun
unrefreshing adjective
unrefreshingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of refreshing

First recorded in 1570–80; refresh + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Well, I think it was, and that’s why I wanted to call it out again, because it was actually really refreshing to see you up on that stage and actually talking about people by name.

From The Wall Street Journal

“They are so lovable, and they are so inspiring, and it’s so refreshing, especially in this day and age.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. King espouses a refreshing perspective on his craft that is anything but preachy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, the crowd stayed, with several people refreshing the league’s website to keep up with the game and shouting when the Flyers scored.

From Los Angeles Times

She has also travelled from her home in Mold, Flintshire, to visit the social club with friends, saying it was refreshing that Barlow is still "fondly thought of" in Connah's Quay.

From BBC

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