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restful

adj · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈɹɛs(t)fʊl/
  • /ˈɹɛs(t)f(ə)l/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɛstfʊl
  • CMU ARPABET: R EH1 S T F AH0 L Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

peaceful; having a peaceful aspect

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • After a hard day, Sue found the beauty of the park especially restful.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

restorative; aiding rest

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • A restful night's sleep mended his spirits.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

Alternative form of RESTful.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

adj

Meaning 4

Using REST (representational state transfer).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

adjective

Meaning 5

affording physical or mental rest

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • she spent a restful night at home

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: reposeful, relaxing

Antonyms: restless

History

Etymology

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

From REST + -ful, punningly on restful.