restful

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English

Etymology

From Middle English restful, restfulle, equivalent to rest +‎ -ful.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɹɛs(t)fʊl/, IPA(key): /ˈɹɛs(t)f(ə)l/
  • Hyphenation: rest‧ful

Adjective

restful (comparative more restful, superlative most restful)

  1. peaceful; having a peaceful aspect
    After a hard day, Sue found the beauty of the park especially restful.
    • 1898, Arthur Conan Doyle, The Passing (poem):
      'And are you trembling still, dear?
      Then let me take your hand;
      And I will lead you outward
      To a sweet and restful land.
  2. restorative; aiding rest
    A restful night's sleep mended his spirits.
  3. (computing) Alternative form of RESTful

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Antonyms

  • (antonym(s) of “peaceful”): restless

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