Definition of RESTFUL

restful

Adjective

  • Providing or characterized by rest; tranquil and peaceful.
  • affording physical or mental rest
    • "she spent a restful night at home"

Adj

  • peaceful; having a peaceful aspect
  • restorative; aiding rest
  • Alternative form of RESTful.

Examples

  • A RESTFUL break between games helped clear his mind for the next challenging opponent.
  • A restful night's sleep mended his spirits.
  • After a hard day, Sue found the beauty of the park especially restful.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English restful, restfulle, equivalent to rest + -ful.

Synonyms

relaxing, reposeful

Antonyms

restless

Scrabble Score: 10

restful: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
restful: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
restful: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

restful: valid Words With Friends Word