restful
adjective
Synonyms
- arcadian
- calm
- hushed
- peaceful
- placid
- quiet
- serene
- still
- stilly
- tranquil
Example Sentences
Fortune Editors, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 The winning setup—with 75% of respondents reporting restful sleep—involved a bed centered on an interior wall, the door on an adjacent wall, a TV across from the bed, and a window to the side. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 Platform beds with organic bedding and fluffy duvets are conducive to restful sleep. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Also making an appearance in CBD Sleep Tight Gummies are L-theanine and 5-hydroxytryptophan to more efficiently lull you into a deep, restful sleep. The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 June 2022 There’s certainly no shortage of over-the-counter and prescription medications that promise a more efficient and restful sleep. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 Symmetry, established by windows and French doors on one wall and niches on each side of the fireplace, creates a restful experience. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2022 Once ready to tuck into their bed’s plush Frette linens, guests can lull themselves into a deep and restful slumber with the help of La Quinta’s partnership with mindfulness app, Breathwrk. Yola Robert, Forbes, 26 May 2022 In addition to this potent cannabis compound, CBDfx also adds a blend of restful terpenes, making the overall experience one of delightful relaxation. Michael Wright | For Cbdfx, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022 See More Word History
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
restful
adjective
restful
adjective
Synonyms & Similar Words
- peaceful
- quiet
- serene
- tranquil
- calm
- placid
- hushed
- quieted
- arcadian
- silent
- still
- noiseless
- stilly
- soft
- soundless
- quiescent
- wordless
- gentle
- motionless
- mute
- muted
- dull
- speechless
- muffled
- dead
- low
- ultraquiet
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- noisy
- boisterous
- raucous
- tumultuous
- loud
- unquiet
- rowdy
- clamorous
- deafening
- roistering
- uproarious
- woolly
- romping
- wild
- wooly
- clattery
- tempestuous
- crazy
- rip-roaring
- thunderous
- booming
- roaring
- thundering
- piercing
- earsplitting
- blasting
- blaring
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of restful are comfortable, cozy, easy, and snug. While all these words mean "enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security," restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation.
The synonyms comfortable and restful are sometimes interchangeable, but comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease.
The words cozy and restful can be used in similar contexts, but cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness.
Although the words easy and restful have much in common, easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint.
The meanings of snug and restful largely overlap; however, snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more.