restful

[ rest-fuhl ]

adjective

1. giving or conducive to rest.

   Antonyms: disturbing

2. being at rest; quiet; tranquil; peaceful.

   Synonyms: undisturbed, serene, calm

   Antonyms: agitated

restful

/ ˈrɛstfʊl /

adjective

1. giving or conducive to rest
2. being at rest; tranquil; calm

Derived Forms

• ˈrestfulness, noun
• ˈrestfully, adverb

Other Words From

• restful·ly adverb
• restful·ness noun
• un·restful adjective
• un·restful·ly adverb
• un·restful·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of restful¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; rest ¹, -ful

Example Sentences

Let’s pretend you just had a restful night’s sleep in your tent in your favorite campground, and as the sun’s rays start to peek through the pines, you think, “Mmm, coffee.”

From Los Angeles Times

One of its strongest features is its wind-down music, 10 minutes of calming sounds designed to get us into a more restful state.

From Los Angeles Times

Now the backyard feels like a series of outdoor spaces, with the deck leading to the raised bed garden leading to the restful seating area shaded by the mature — and very productive — fig and avocado.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m not sure if there was construction or something else going on, but we were woken up really early due to noise, so if you’re easily woken, consider bringing earplugs to ensure a restful sleep.

From Salon

“Thankfully, Gabbro is now back in my mother’s hands and we can all enjoy a restful weekend,” he signed off.

From New York Times

Related Words

• relaxed
• relaxing
• serene
• tranquil