1
: marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose
a restful color scheme
2
: being at rest : quiet
restfulness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of restful in a Sentence
It's restful by the stream.
I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend.
Recent Examples on the Web
Bathrooms have been long regarded as the ultimate sanctuary; a restful respite to brush your teeth, take a shower, and perfect your multi-step skincare routine.
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Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024
Made from premium bamboo fabric, these sheets are hypoallergenic, temperature-regulating, and eco-friendly, ensuring a comfortable and restful night's sleep.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
All these steps regulate her circadian rhythms and promote restful slumber.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 27 Mar. 2024
Her face, at rest and free of makeup, isn’t especially restful.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Poor sleep might look like not getting enough sleep, sleep deprivation, or not getting restful sleep.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 26 Feb. 2024
Its compression and massage features are designed to relax you into a restful sleep.
—Anna Smoot, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
And the most restful, restorative sleep of her life.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Added features, like pillow tops, can also make for a more restful night’s sleep.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024
Made from premium bamboo fabric, these sheets are hypoallergenic, temperature-regulating, and eco-friendly, ensuring a comfortable and restful night's sleep.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
All these steps regulate her circadian rhythms and promote restful slumber.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 27 Mar. 2024
Her face, at rest and free of makeup, isn’t especially restful.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Poor sleep might look like not getting enough sleep, sleep deprivation, or not getting restful sleep.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 26 Feb. 2024
Its compression and massage features are designed to relax you into a restful sleep.
—Anna Smoot, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
And the most restful, restorative sleep of her life.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Added features, like pillow tops, can also make for a more restful night’s sleep.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Restful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restful. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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