1
: marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose
a restful color scheme
2
: being at rest : quiet
restfulness
noun
Examples of restful in a Sentence
It's restful by the stream.
I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend.
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The right sheets can contribute to a more restful sleep experience.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
But even if cooler temperatures and better air circulation don’t have a noticeable difference in your sleep quality, there is still plenty to try for a more restful night.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis had a restful night in Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican said Tuesday, following news that the 88-year-old pontiff has been responding well to treatment and is no longer in immediate danger of death in his weekslong battle with double pneumonia.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Avoid eating two to three hours before bed Stay away from alcohol three to four hours before sleeping
How to Reduce Your Anxiety at Night
Establishing a comforting, anxiety-reducing routine for your evenings can help regulate your body’s natural circadian rhythms and promote more restful sleep.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
But even if cooler temperatures and better air circulation don’t have a noticeable difference in your sleep quality, there is still plenty to try for a more restful night.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Pope Francis had a restful night in Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican said Tuesday, following news that the 88-year-old pontiff has been responding well to treatment and is no longer in immediate danger of death in his weekslong battle with double pneumonia.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Avoid eating two to three hours before bed Stay away from alcohol three to four hours before sleeping
How to Reduce Your Anxiety at Night
Establishing a comforting, anxiety-reducing routine for your evenings can help regulate your body’s natural circadian rhythms and promote more restful sleep.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restful
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“Restful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restful. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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