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The cold water felt refreshing after the walk.
What does Refreshing mean?
Refreshing means making you feel renewed.
Dictionary definition
Making someone feel renewed, cooler, rested, or more energetic.
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Refreshing in a sentence
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A short break can be refreshing during a long project.
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The writer's fresh details made the familiar setting feel refreshing.
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What does refreshing mean?
Refreshing means making you feel renewed.
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Which word is closest in meaning to refreshing?
Renewing is close to refreshing in this main meaning.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The cold water felt ____ after the walk.
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MeaningRefreshing means making you feel renewed.
ExampleExample: The cold water felt refreshing after the walk.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ri · fresh · ing
- Strongest beat
- fresh
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fresh.
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Synonyms
Words like Refreshing
renewingUse for giving fresh energy.
revivingUse for making someone feel lively again.
coolingUse for making someone feel cooler.
Antonyms
Opposite words
tiringA contrast for using up energy.
staleA contrast for not feeling fresh.
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Word family
Refreshing word family
Base word
refreshing
verb
refresh
To make fresh or renewed again.
adjective
refreshed
Feeling renewed or rested.
noun
refreshment
Food, drink, or a break that refreshes.
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