restful

[ rest-fuhl ]

/ ˈrɛst fəl /

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adjective

giving or conducive to rest.

being at rest; quiet; tranquil; peaceful.

OTHER WORDS FOR restful

2 calm, serene, undisturbed.

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OPPOSITES FOR restful

1 disturbing.

2 agitated.

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Origin of restful

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at rest¹, -ful

OTHER WORDS FROM restful

rest·ful·ly, adverbrest·ful·ness, nounun·rest·ful, adjectiveun·rest·ful·ly, adverb

un·rest·ful·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH restful

restful , restive

Words nearby restful

restaurant, restaurant car, restaurateur, rest cure, rest energy, restful, restharrow, rest home, restiform, restiform body, resting

How to use restful in a sentence

That could mean getting fresh air by going for a walk outside, closing your eyes and visualizing someplace that feels soothing and restful, doing stretching or deep breathing exercises — “anything that allows your body to not be on,” Ford says.
How to handle the infuriating ‘here we go again’ feeling as the delta variant rages|Stacey Colino|August 24, 2021|Washington Post
The VitalSleep Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece has a patented Accu-Adjust System that is guaranteed to provide you and your partner with a restful sleep.
Here’s an anti-snoring device that guarantees improved sleep|Quinn Gawronski|July 20, 2021|Popular-Science
Instead, look for heating pads that drape around the front of your neck like a cloak or scarf, which often provide restful warmth to your neck, shoulders, and upper back.
Neck heating pads to help you work or relax in comfort|PopSci Commerce Team|March 11, 2021|Popular-Science
The dedicated sleep mode offers a seven-color rotating night light as well as an all-lights-off function so you can customize your restful sleep experience.
The best humidifier: Fight dry air (and a dry nose) all winter long|PopSci Commerce Team|January 15, 2021|Popular-Science

Once you have the right pillow, you may have to set your alarm a few minutes early because you very well might have trouble getting out of bed after such a restful sleep!
The best pillow: Sleep better in any position|Carsen Joenk|December 11, 2020|Popular-Science
"I told him that the sleep you get with anesthesia is not real sleep, not restful sleep," Quinn testified.
Up to Speed: 5 Key Moments From the Michael Jackson AEG Trial|Christine Pelisek|September 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The view is of trees, which is restful without being distracting.
Antony Beevor: How I Write|Noah Charney|June 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In fact, his retirement may not be as restful as he and his wife might hope.
Ryan Crocker’s Afghanistan: Mission Impossible|Ron Moreau|May 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Positively restful by comparison with the fury in D.C. these days.
AIG Is Not Our BIG Problem|Katty Kay|March 22, 2009|DAILY BEAST
It is a quiet, restful place, this Maison Lavenue, and the best place I know in which to dine or breakfast from day to day.
The Real Latin Quarter|F. Berkeley Smith
Give them room to have a restful focus, and perhaps something pleasant or interesting to look at.
The Painter in Oil|Daniel Burleigh Parkhurst
Then everything is confused: I seemed to fall asleep—a long restful sleep, that was broken by my taking a long journey.
The Bag of Diamonds|George Manville Fenn
Believing he was still sleeping, she hoped he would derive much benefit from this restful slumber.
The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence|Eugne Sue
The grateful trees shall shade me from the fierce heat of the sun, so that you shall be restful, yet active in kind deeds.
The Underworld|James C. Welsh

British Dictionary definitions for restful

restful

/ (ˈrɛstfʊl) /

adjective

giving or conducive to rest

being at rest; tranquil; calm

Derived forms of restful

restfully, adverbrestfulness, noun

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