restful
Americanadjective
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giving or conducive to rest.
- Antonyms:
- disturbing
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being at rest; quiet; tranquil; peaceful.
- Synonyms:
- undisturbed, serene, calm
- Antonyms:
- agitated
adjective
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giving or conducive to rest
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being at rest; tranquil; calm
Other Word Forms
- restfully adverb
- restfulness noun
- unrestful adjective
- unrestfully adverb
- unrestfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of restful
Example Sentences
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The first few days in Milan were anything but restful, with Cizeron facing questions from reporters about Papadakis's book, and Fournier Beaudry being asked about the case involving her former partner.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
Few things do more for your immune system than seven to eight hours of restful sleep per night.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025
"Due to a serious case of sepsis, Billy Porter must also withdraw from the production. His doctors are confident that he will make a full recovery but have advised him to maintain a restful schedule."
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025
"Sleep is not just restful; it's an active, transformative state for the brain."
From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024
It was relaxing to sit with Angela; she was a restful kind of person to be around — she didn’t feel the need to fill every silence with chatter.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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