restful

/ˈrestfl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈrestfl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈrest-fəl/ (ame, mw)

restful — adjective

  • restfulpositive
  • more restfulcomparative
  • most restfulsuperlative

1. Something that is restful gives you a gentle feeling of peace and quiet, helping

1.形容詞B1
釋義

Something that is restful gives you a gentle feeling of peace and quiet, helping the body or mind recover from tiredness or worry.

例句

Ravindra painted the bedroom walls soft blue because that color creates a restful atmosphere.

color + create + restful atmosphere

After a busy week at the office, Tendai enjoyed a restful Sunday in the garden.

enjoy + restful + [time period]

同義詞
  • relaxing

    more general; 'restful' adds a sense of restoration and renewal, not just the release of tension

  • peaceful

    emphasizes silence and the absence of disturbance; 'restful' also implies comfort and ease

  • soothing

    suggests gentle comfort that eases pain or stress; 'restful' is broader, describing the overall atmosphere

  • calm

    focuses on stillness and lack of agitation; 'restful' specifically involves a sense of recovery

反義詞
  • stressful

    causing worry or tension, the direct opposite of restful experiences

  • restless

    describes an inability to relax or find peace; a restless night is the opposite of a restful one

文法句型

restful + noun

be + restful

so + restful + that + clause

用法筆記

Restful describes things, places, or experiences that give you a feeling of peace and relaxation — a restful holiday, restful music, a restful color scheme. Do not use it to describe how a person feels after resting; use 'rested' instead: 'I feel rested' not 'I feel restful'.

常見錯誤

❌After the weekend I felt very restful.
✅After the weekend I felt very rested.
💡'restful' describes the thing or place that provides rest; 'rested' describes how a person feels after resting.