restful

[rest-fuhl]

adjective

1. giving or conducive to rest.

   Antonyms: disturbing

2. being at rest; quiet; tranquil; peaceful.

   Synonyms: undisturbed, serene, calm
   Antonyms: agitated

restful

/ ˈrɛstfʊl /

adjective

1. giving or conducive to rest

2. being at rest; tranquil; calm

Other Word Forms

• restfully adverb
• restfulness noun
• unrestful adjective
• unrestfully adverb
• unrestfulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of restful¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; rest ¹, -ful

Example Sentences

Researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine and Columbia University discovered that eating more fruits and vegetables during the day was linked to more restful, higher-quality sleep later that night.

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"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."

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The kind of stimulation that gives you this restful, restorative experience has to be softly fascinating and not harshly fascinating.

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Near restful waters he leads me; he revives my soul.

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"Sleep is not just restful; it's an active, transformative state for the brain."

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• serene 
• tranquil