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1) (bringing rest: a restful holiday.) reposant2) ((of colours, music etc) causing a person to feel calm and relaxed: Some people find blue a restful colour; After a hard day's work, I like to listen to some restful music.) reposant3) (relaxed: at rest: The patient seems more restful now.) tranquille, reposé -
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I 1. [rest] noun1) (a (usually short) period of not working etc after, or between periods of, effort; (a period of) freedom from worries etc: Digging the garden is hard work - let's stop for a rest; Let's have/take a rest; I need a rest from all these problems - I'm going to take a week's holiday.) repos2) (sleep: He needs a good night's rest.) sommeil3) (something which holds or supports: a book-rest; a headrest on a car seat.) support4) (a state of not moving: The machine is at rest.) (au) repos2. verb1) (to (allow to) stop working etc in order to get new strength or energy: We've been walking for four hours - let's stop and rest; Stop reading for a minute and rest your eyes; Let's rest our legs.) (se) reposer2) (to sleep; to lie or sit quietly in order to get new strength or energy, or because one is tired: Mother is resting at the moment.) (se) reposer3) (to (make or allow to) lean, lie, sit, remain etc on or against something: Her head rested on his shoulder; He rested his hand on her arm; Her gaze rested on the jewels.) (re)poser, (s')appuyer (sur)4) (to relax, be calm etc: I will never rest until I know the murderer has been caught.) être calme, tranquille5) (to (allow to) depend on: Our hopes now rest on him, since all else has failed.) reposer sur6) ((with with) (of a duty etc) to belong to: The choice rests with you.) appartenir à•- restful- restfully - restfulness - restless - restlessly - restlessness - rest-room - at rest - come to rest - lay to rest - let the matter rest - rest assured - set someone's mind at rest II [rest]- the rest -
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relaxing [rɪ'læksɪŋ](restful → atmosphere, afternoon, holiday) reposant; (→ bath, music) relaxant;∎ she finds gardening relaxing elle trouve le jardinage reposant;∎ you need a nice relaxing bath ce qu'il te faut, c'est un bon bain pour te détendre
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Restful — Rest ful (r?st f?l), a. 1. Being at rest; quiet. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Giving rest; freeing from toil, trouble, etc. [1913 Webster] Tired with all these, for restful death I cry. Shak. [1913 Webster] {Rest ful*ly}, adv. {Rest ful*ness}, n.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
restful — [rest′fəl] adj. 1. full of or giving rest 2. at rest; quiet; peaceful 3. having a soothing or peaceful effect [restful colors] SYN. COMFORTABLE restfully adv. restfulness n … English World dictionary
restful — index placid Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
restful — (adj.) mid 14c., from REST (Cf. rest) (n.1) + FUL (Cf. ful). Related: Restfully … Etymology dictionary
restful — *comfortable, cozy, snug, easy Analogous words: *soft, gentle, mild, lenient: *still, quiet, silent: placid, peaceful, *calm, serene, tranquil … New Dictionary of Synonyms
restful — [adj] quiet calm, comfortable, contented, hushed, inactive, motionless, pacific, peaceful, placid, relaxed, relaxing, retired, sedate, serene, soothing, still, tranquil, unanxious, unexcited, untroubled; concepts 401,583,705 … New thesaurus
restful — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ having a quiet and soothing quality. DERIVATIVES restfully adverb … English terms dictionary
restful — adj. restful to + inf. (it s restful just to sit and read = it s restful just sitting and reading) * * * [ restf(ə)l] restful to + inf. (it s restful just to sit and read = it s restful just sitting and reading) … Combinatory dictionary
restful — [[t]re̱stfʊl[/t]] ADJ GRADED Something that is restful helps you to feel calm and relaxed. Adjust the lighting so it is soft and restful... After a joyous and restful three days, I left this beautiful city. Syn: soothing, peaceful … English dictionary
restful — adjective a) peaceful; having a peaceful aspect After a hard day, Sue found the beauty of the park especially restful. b) restorative; aiding rest A restful nights sleep mended his spirits … Wiktionary
restful — adjective Date: 14th century 1. marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose < a restful color scheme > 2. being at rest ; quiet Synonyms: see comfortable • restfully adverb • restfulness noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
