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refreshing

/rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/
re · fresh · ing
Adverb:refreshingly
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• adjective

1

Serving to restore strength, energy, or comfort, especially by providing coolness or relief from fatigue or heat.

Example

"After hiking in the afternoon sun, a glass of iced lemonade was wonderfully refreshing."

2

Welcome and stimulating because of being novel, honest, or pleasantly different from what is usual.

Example

"The candidate's candid and straightforward answers were a refreshing change from typical political speeches."

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• Rhymes for refreshing

• Nearby Words

refreeze
refresh
refresher
refreshing
refreshingly
refreshment
refreshments

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'refresh', which entered Middle English in the 14th century from Old French 'refreschir', combining 're-' (again) and 'fres' (fresh, cool).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Refreshing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/refreshing
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