refreshing

[ ri-fresh-ing ]

Synonyms for refreshing

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Antonyms for refreshing

adjective. mild, especially describing weather

adjective. brisk; exhilarating

adjective. cheering

adjective. cold, nippy

adjective. cold, nippy

Word Origin & History

1570s, present participle adjective from refresh (v.). Mental or spiritual sense is attested from 1690s. Related: Refreshingly.

It is sweet and refreshing to pursue our old subjects of discourse.

There was a refreshing novelty in this case, where one of themselves was the culprit.

The Road-Runner ducked once or twice by way of refreshing his memory.

The butter, cool from the rock cellar, was of a refreshing yellow hue.

"You do not know how refreshing it is, child," as she handed back the empty glass.

It was as if a refreshing breath of nature had passed before his face.

Thank you the more for this rest, and this refreshing drink!'

When good and in season, they have a fine silvery hue, are very firm, and have a refreshing smell like cucumbers newly cut.

His head was less confused, and his sleep seemed to be refreshing.

Even the once refreshing springs of the folk-sings had dried up.