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

Sparkling water, also called carbonated, fizzy, or bubbly water, is the general term for water infused with carbon dioxide gas, creating refreshing bubbles. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024

Drink Simple has a refreshing line of sparkling maple water flavors, such as orange cream, cherry cola and raspberry lemon. —Ronny Maye, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

In fact, this Volvo ad leans into old family values, but in a refreshing way. —Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024

Their concert calendar is headlined by world-class jazz artists, a refreshing change of pace in our music scene that is heavy on country, pop and rock. —Nate Rau, Axios, 20 Dec. 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