refreshing

adjective

re·​fresh·​ing ri-ˈfre-shiŋ 

: serving to refresh

especially : agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness

a refreshing change of pace

refreshingly

ri-ˈfre-shiŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• bracing
• cordial
• invigorating
• rejuvenating
• restorative
• reviving
• stimulating
• stimulative
• tonic
• vital
• vitalizing

Examples of refreshing in a Sentence

Working on the new project was a refreshing change.

It is refreshing to hear some good news about him.

a refreshing glass of cold water

My swim was very refreshing.

Recent Examples on the Web

What seem like a rote story, though, takes a big dramatic, emotional turnaround that is refreshing and unique. —Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024

But according to some insiders, her new and refreshing look is all natural. —Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Nov. 2024

There are three different captivating and refreshing scents: santal and vetiver, bergamot and hinoki, and black rose and oud. —Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024

In a week overflowing with blue-chip artists and dazzling installations, this freshman exhibition is refreshing in its focus on inclusion with work from progressive art studios supporting artists with disabilities. —Lilian Raji, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

refreshing

adjective

re·​fresh·​ing ri-ˈfresh-iŋ 

: serving to refresh

especially : pleasing because of freshness or newness