restful

adjective

rest·​ful ˈrest-fəl How to pronounce restful (audio)
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1
: marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose
a restful color scheme
2
: being at rest : quiet
restfully
ˈrest-fə-lē How to pronounce restful (audio)
adverb
restfulness noun

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comfortable, cozy, snug, easy, restful mean enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security.

comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease.

started feeling comfortable in our new surroundings

cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness.

a cozy neighborhood coffee shop

snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more.

a snug little cottage

easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint.

living in easy circumstances

restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation.

a quiet restful vacation

Examples of restful in a Sentence

It's restful by the stream. I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend.
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Husband-and-wife team Josh and Erin Cave left the New York City art world with the goal of reimagining the place as a restful retreat. — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Tart cherries are also rich in anthocyanins, plant compounds with anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce muscle soreness and support more restful sleep. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026 There’s nothing worse than waking up in the middle of a super restful sleep cycle, whether you are startled by the neighbor’s dog or an unwanted text message. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 Blue-gray paint can make a bedroom feel restful without being too bright. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restful

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of restful was in the 14th century

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“Restful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restful. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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restful

adjective
rest·​ful ˈrest-fəl How to pronounce restful (audio)
: giving or suggesting rest : quiet
a restful scene
restfully
-fə-lē How to pronounce restful (audio)
adverb
restfulness noun

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