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.

Origin of refreshing

First recorded in 1570–80; refresh + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM refreshing

re·fresh·ing·ly, adverb re·fresh·ing·ness, noun un·re·fresh·ing, adjective un·re·fresh·ing·ly, adverb

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

1325–75; Middle English refreschen < Middle French refreschir, Old French. See re-, fresh

OTHER WORDS FROM refresh

re·fresh·ful, adjective re·fresh·ful·ly, adverb un·re·freshed, adjective well-re·freshed, adjective

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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, adverb

British 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, adjective

Word 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.