Meaning & use
restful
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Conducive to rest; peaceful and relaxing.
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They spent a restful weekend at the lake house.
The spa's soft lighting created a restful atmosphere.
A note on using this word
Describes places, activities, or atmospheres that help someone relax, rather than describing a person's own state directly.
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relaxingpeaceful
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