rest·ful

[rest-fuhl]
adjective
1.
giving or conducive to rest.
2.
being at rest; quiet; tranquil; peaceful.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English; see rest1, -ful

rest·ful·ly, adverb
rest·ful·ness, noun
un·rest·ful, adjective
un·rest·ful·ly, adverb
un·rest·ful·ness, noun

restful, restive.


2. calm, serene, undisturbed.


1. disturbing. 2. agitated.
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restful (ˈrɛstfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  giving or conducive to rest
2.  being at rest; tranquil; calm
 
'restfully
 
adv
 
'restfulness
 
n

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Example sentences
That's because our ability to sleep for long periods of time and to get into
  the deep restful stages of sleep decreases with age.
It's low-quality sleep that doesn't leave you feeling restful in any way.
He had heard it before and there was something restful and restoring in that.
It is a peaceful, restful community rich in history and tradition.
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