refreshing
[ ri-fresh-ing ]
/ rɪˈfrɛʃ ɪŋ /
adjective
having the power to restore freshness, vitality, energy, etc.: a refreshing nap.
pleasingly fresh or different: a refreshing lack of pretense.
OTHER WORDS FROM refreshing
re·fresh·ing·ly, adverb re·fresh·ing·ness, noun un·re·fresh·ing, adjective un·re·fresh·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby refreshing
refresh,
refresh rate,
refreshen,
refresher,
refresher course,
refreshing,
refreshment,
refried beans,
refrig.,
refrigerant,
refrigerate
Definition for refreshing (2 of 2)
refresh
[ ri-fresh ]
/ rɪˈfrɛʃ /
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to take refreshment, especially food or drink.
to become fresh or vigorous again; revive.
Origin of refresh
SYNONYMS FOR refresh
OTHER WORDS FROM refresh
re·fresh·ful, adjective re·fresh·ful·ly, adverb un·re·freshed, adjective well-re·freshed, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for refreshing
British Dictionary definitions for refreshing (1 of 2)
refreshing
/ (rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ) /
adjective
able to or tending to refresh; invigorating
pleasantly different or novel
Derived forms of refreshing
refreshingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for refreshing (2 of 2)
refresh
/ (rɪˈfrɛʃ) /
verb
(usually tr or reflexive)
to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate
(tr)
to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations
(tr)
to stimulate (the memory)
(tr)
to replenish, as with new equipment or stores
computing
to display the latest updated version (of a web page or document); reload
Derived forms of refresh
refreshful, adjectiveWord Origin for refresh
C14: from Old French
refreschir; see
re-,
fresh
Medical definitions for refreshing
refresh
[ rĭ-frĕsh′ ]
v.
To cause to recuperate; revive.
To renew by stimulation.
To pare or scrape the edges of a wound to promote healing.