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restful

[rest-fuhl] / ˈrɛst fəl /
ADJECTIVE
quiet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
relaxed relaxing serene tranquil
WEAK
calm comfortable contented hushed inactive motionless pacific peaceful placid retired sedate soothing still unanxious unexcited untroubled

Example Sentences

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Focusing on one or two places may create a more restful vacation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

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

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

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

There was something restful about it, something orderly and reassuring.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien