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refreshing

refreshing

1 2.6
Giving a pleasant feeling of new energy
  • adjective
  • /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/
translation icon : refrescante
  • All right, now, after that, I'm going to need a refreshing beverage.

My trip was so amazing, so needed, so refreshing it was amazing.

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Examples

  • Also, just in time to beat the heat, the refreshing chilled towel is back.

  • So it's a bit refreshing for my skin.

  • Light, vibrant and just as refreshing as the moment itself.

  • It is the most refreshing thing to be able to do.

  • So post in the comments your thoughts and you know, grab a refreshing beverage and join us.

  • It's crisp, refreshing, but super bold and flavorful.

  • It's soft, sweet, clean and refreshing with the salsa Verde.

  • It was so heartwarming and refreshing and people were genuinely excited.

  • After a long day at work, a swim in the ocean can be incredibly refreshing.

  • The cool breeze in the park felt refreshing on a hot summer afternoon.

Synonyms

fresh
vsrefreshing
134 1.0

Feeling rested and ready to work

creates renewed lively feeling not only from rest but any pleasant source
brisk
vsrefreshing
10 3.7

Weather or air that feels cool and refreshes you

produces pleasant renewed energy that is usually gentler than sharp stimulation
tonic
vsrefreshing
4 5.5

Giving a feeling of energy and health

gives a milder pleasant renewal of energy rather than strong immediate boost
revitalizing
vsrefreshing
  • US
4.3

Something that makes a person or thing feel stronger and more energetic

brings pleasant renewed energy more than long term structural recovery
reviving
vsrefreshing
3.6

Giving new energy and making someone feel awake again

gives a pleasant lift rather than implying full medical recovery
renewing
vsrefreshing
3.7

Giving new life and energy to people or things

offers a pleasant immediate boost rather than longer paced renewal
bracing
vsrefreshing
3.9

Fresh cool air that makes you feel full of energy

gives pleasant new energy not tied specifically to weather or air
rejuvenative
vsrefreshing
6.6

Making people or things look and feel younger

provides pleasant renewed energy rather than cosmetic notions of youth

Antonyms

92 3.2

To make you feel very tired

1 4.4

Making you feel very tired and low on energy

Compounds

A cold blended drink made from fruit that cools you and reduces thirst

How Refreshing

exhilarating
50 4.6
revitalizing
  • US
4.3
invigorating
9 4.4
refreshing
1 2.6
pleasant
314 1.0

Surface Forms

refreshing positive

Morphology

refreshing = refresh (transparent) = re + fresh + ing

The adjective is a standard and easily understood formation from the verb 'refresh', meaning 'causing refreshment or renewed energy'.

Etymology

The word refreshing comes from the parts re- 'again' and fresh 'new' or 'cool', so it means 'make fresh again'. A cold drink or a cool breeze 'makes you fresh again' and gives new energy, which is why something refreshing makes you feel lively and revived.