refreshing
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ɪŋ adjective
1.
having the power to restore freshness, vitality, energy, etc.: a refreshing nap.
2.
pleasingly fresh or different: a refreshing lack of pretense.
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verb (used with object)
1.
to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
2.
to stimulate (the memory).
3.
to make fresh again; reinvigorate or cheer (a person, the mind, spirits, etc.).
4.
to freshen in appearance, color, etc., as by a restorative.
5.
Computers.
a.
to display (an image) repeatedly, as on a CRT, in order to prevent fading.
b.
to read and write (the contents of dynamic storage) at intervals in order to avoid loss of data.
verb (used without object)
6.
to take refreshment, especially food or drink.
7.
to become fresh or vigorous again; revive.
Related forms
re·fresh·ful, adjective
re·fresh·ful·ly, adverb
un·re·freshed, adjective
well-re·freshed, adjective
Synonyms
1. revive. 3. freshen, enliven, reanimate. 4. restore, repair, renovate, renew, retouch.
1. revive. 3. freshen, enliven, reanimate. 4. restore, repair, renovate, renew, retouch.
Antonyms
3. dispirit, discourage.
3. dispirit, discourage.
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World English Dictionary
refresh (rɪˈfrɛʃ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (usually tr or reflexive) to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate |
| 2. | (tr) to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations |
| 3. | (tr) to stimulate (the memory) |
| 4. | (tr) to replenish, as with new equipment or stores |
| 5. | computing to display the latest updated version (of a web page or document); reload |
| [C14: from Old French refreschir; see | |
| re'freshful | |
| —adj | |
| refreshing (rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | able to or tending to refresh; invigorating |
| 2. | pleasantly different or novel |
| refreshingly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
refresh
late 14c., from O.Fr. refrescher (12c.; Fr. rafraîchir), from re- "again" + fresche "fresh" (Mod.Fr. frais), from a Gmc. source (cf. O.H.G. frisc "fresh," see fresh). Mental or spiritual sense of refreshing is attested from 1690s. Refreshments "food or drink" first attested 1660s.
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Medical Dictionary
refresh re·fresh (rĭ-frěsh')
v. re·freshed, re·fresh·ing, re·fresh·es
To cause to recuperate; revive.
To renew by stimulation.
To pare or scrape the edges of a wound to promote healing.
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Example sentences
Beautiful water falling from the waterfall, splashing its neighbors with cold, refreshing drops.
It consistently earned votes for being highly drinkable, balanced and refreshing.
He came, reluctantly, but found the park so refreshing that he extended his stay to three months.
The next revelation was a refreshing sense of emptiness.
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