rested

adjective

rest·​ed ˈre-stəd How to pronounce rested (audio)
: 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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Hayden Birdsong would be their most rested starter by Thursday, followed by Logan Webb and Landen Roupp, who only went 1 2/3 innings and gave up six runs in Saturday’s blowout loss to the Dodgers. Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 17 June 2025 Yet Shildt had a relatively rested back end of his bullpen and an off day coming up. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025 The advantage seemingly went to the Mets, who had a rested bullpen after having Thursday off. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025 The newsletter will return tan, rested and ready on June 6. Forbes Staff, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for rested

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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 29 Jun. 2025.

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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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