reposeful

[ ri-pohz-fuhl ]

adjective

1. full of or suggesting repose; calm; quiet.

   Synonyms: undisturbed, peaceful, tranquil, restful

Other Words From

• re·poseful·ly adverb
• re·poseful·ness noun
• unre·poseful adjective
• unre·poseful·ly adverb
• unre·poseful·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reposeful¹

First recorded in 1620–30; repose ¹ + -ful

Example Sentences

“Today” and “Good Morning America” are reposeful entries into the day, hybrids of entertainment and headlines mainly fueled by human interest appeal.

From Salon

The letters, books, and drawings, for so long seen as expressing spasms of his restlessness, now seem reposefully all of a piece.

From The New Yorker

The clattering stream on the rocks was a good reposeful sound, but the conversation of the farmer stayed with me—a thoughtful, articulate man he was.

From Literature

But the further away from the guns they got, entering the reposeful regions of pen-pushing "rear echelons", the more wary, disapproving and uncomprehending their compatriots became.

From The Guardian

For myself, I should have been happier, after Mendelssohn’s relentlessly clattery fast movements, to have been cosseted with something a little more reposeful.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• cool
• harmonious
• low-key
• mild
• placid
• serene
• slow
• smooth
• soothing
• tranquil