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

Hotel Byblos continues to grow with refreshing new changes under Chevanne’s leadership, with hopes of continuing the family legacy as an exclusive hideaway where new experiences are born and the legend of Byblos only getting better with time. —Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025

Betty Booze is getting two refreshing additions to its lineup just in time for summer. —Erin Clements, People.com, 4 June 2025

Summer corn is juicy, crisp and sweet, adding refreshing texture to the nutty quinoa. —Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 June 2025

Belot said most of the award recipients plan to reinvest in their operation by hiring more staff, upgrading kitchen equipment, refreshing dining spaces and expanding marketing efforts to attract more clientele. —Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for refreshing

• fleshing
• meshing
• threshing

Kids Definition

refreshing

adjective

re·​fresh·​ing ri-ˈfresh-iŋ 

: serving to refresh

especially : pleasing because of freshness or newness