1
: marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose
a restful color scheme
2
: being at rest : quiet
restfulness noun
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.
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This nightly routine of slathering on aromatic oils and kneading away tension and worries, prepares the mind and body for a restful sleep. Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Wellness benefits: Enhances air quality Encourages restful sleep 3. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The Sleep Mist includes chamomile and lavender scents in a blend of essential oils, which encourages restful sleep and renewal. Alfredo Mineo, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025 Also available in capsule and powder forms, this mineral plays a role in muscle and nerve function and has also been shown to be effective for promoting restful sleep and relieving anxiety. Jess Cording, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for restful

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of restful was in the 14th century

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“Restful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restful. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

restful

adjective
: giving or suggesting rest : quiet
a restful scene
restfulness noun

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