rested

adjective

rest·​ed ˈre-stəd How to pronounce rested (audio)
Synonyms of restednext
: having had sufficient rest or sleep

Examples of rested in a Sentence

She appears rested and sharp. I want to be rested for the exam.
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According to one recent study, a dreamer is also likely to feel more rested following a night of vivid dreams, which may be one reason why many people feel smoking a joint or eating a gummy helps them to sleep. Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 3 June 2026 Montreal had all the juice in Game 1, while Carolina looked too rested and rusty. Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026 Cognitive function is impaired when the body isn’t well rested. Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 26 May 2026 Sending him down gave the Marlins the most rested bullpen possible for Thursday’s series finale against the Twins. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rested

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rested was in the 15th century

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“Rested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rested. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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rested

adjective
rest·​ed ˈres-təd How to pronounce rested (audio)
: having had enough rest or sleep

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