restful

adjective

rest·​ful ˈrest-fəl 

1

: marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose

a restful color scheme

2

: being at rest : quiet

restfully

ˈrest-fə-lē 

adverb

restfulness noun

Synonyms

• arcadian
• calm
• hushed
• peaceful
• placid
• quiet
• serene
• still
• stilly
• tranquil

Choose the Right Synonym for restful

comfortable, cozy, snug, easy, restful mean enjoying or providing a position of contentment and security.

comfortable applies to anything that encourages serenity, well-being, or complacency as well as physical ease.

started feeling comfortable in our new surroundings

cozy suggests warmth, shelter, assured ease, and friendliness.

a cozy neighborhood coffee shop

snug suggests having just enough space for comfort and safety but no more.

a snug little cottage

easy implies relief from or absence of anything likely to cause discomfort or constraint.

living in easy circumstances

restful applies to whatever induces or contributes to rest or relaxation.

a quiet restful vacation

Examples of restful in a Sentence

It's restful by the stream.

I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend.

Recent Examples on the Web

With even his sporadic shortness of breath seemingly more a psychological symptom than anything else, the doctor simply prescribes some restful time off — an order that Munir takes as a prompt for an unhurried suicide mission. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025

This idea often doesn’t leave room for restful behavior. —Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 19 Feb. 2025

And Kate's portrait, which appears to be drawn with pencil or charcoal, shows a restful George with his eyes closed. —Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025

Original artwork fills the lobbies, library, and hallways, and guest rooms are done up in restful grays and taupes with amber and brass accents. —Sunshine Flint, AFAR Media, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for restful

• westphal

Kids Definition

restful

adjective

rest·​ful ˈrest-fəl 

: giving or suggesting rest : quiet

a restful scene

restfully

-fə-lē 

adverb

restfulness noun