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comforting adj.
grateful adj.
refreshing adj.
return n.
returning n.

ADJECTIVE

comforting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouraging reassuring refreshing soothing

STRONG

abating allaying alleviating assuaging consoling curing freeing inspiriting invigorating lightening mitigating relieving remedying revitalizing revivifying softening solacing succoring sustaining tranquilizing upholding warming

WEAK

analeptic consolatory health-giving heart-warming

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aggravating depressing dispiriting distressing disturbing irritating upsetting worrying

ADJECTIVE

grateful

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acceptable favorable good gratifying

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agreeable comforting congenial consoling delectable delicious delightful desirable pleasant pleasurable pleasureful refreshing rejuvenating renewing restful restorative satisfactory satisfying solacing welcome

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bad disagreeable

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abusive heedless mean rude thankless unappreciative ungrateful

ADJECTIVE

refreshing

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bracing exhilarating fresh invigorating stimulating

STRONG

cooling energizing revitalizing revivifying

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different novel original restorative thirst-quenching unique

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boring depressing

NOUN

return

Synonyms

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arrival entry rebound recovery restoration

STRONG

acknowledgment answer appearance coming entrance homecoming occurrence reaction reappearance recoil recoiling recompense recompensing recrudescence recurrence reinstatement rejoinder replacement repossession restitution retreat reversion

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reestablishment reoccurrence revisitation

Antonyms

STRONG

departure exit leaving question

WEAK

debt leave payment request

NOUN

returning

Synonyms

STRONG

answering recompensing replying responding

WEAK

bringing back giving back repayment

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restoring

It has the effect of restoring the primacy of aesthetics over politics when looking at gorgeous art.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

I love taking something that’s been neglected and restoring it and then using it so it’s not just forgotten.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

"This should be used to continue our joint efforts to address the legacy of Wales' industrial past through restoring coal tips and remediation of contaminated land."

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Procedures associated with restoring volume or tightening skin also showed strong growth.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026

Aurelia glanced unseeingly at the huge shambling animal, but she didn’t wait to see it go through its weary tricks, restoring the old carefree spirit to the great audience.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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