restful

[ rest-fuhl ]
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adjective
  1. giving or conducive to rest.

  2. being at rest; quiet; tranquil; peaceful.

Origin of restful

1
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at rest1, -ful

Other words for restful

Opposites for restful

Other words from restful

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

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British Dictionary definitions for restful

restful

/ (ˈrɛstfʊl) /


adjective
  1. giving or conducive to rest

  2. being at rest; tranquil; calm

Derived forms of restful

  • restfully, adverb
  • restfulness, noun

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