refreshing

adjective
UK: /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/
US: /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

  1. Pleasantly cool and invigorating.

    1. The cool water was so refreshing after the run.
    2. A refreshing breeze swept through the open window, filling the room with fresh air.

  2. New and interesting; pleasantly different.

    1. Her ideas about art are really refreshing and new.
    2. It's refreshing to hear a politician give an honest and straightforward answer for once.

Synonyms

original stimulating different new invigorating
refreshing verb

  1. Serving to refresh; restoring energy or vitality.

    1. The rain was a refreshing break from the heat.
    2. We found the pool incredibly refreshing after hours of hard work in the garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "refreshing" in English means: Pleasantly cool and invigorating., New and interesting; pleasantly different..

The phonetic transcription of "refreshing" is /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/ in British English and /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "refreshing": original, stimulating, different, new, invigorating.

Example usage of "refreshing": "The cool water was so refreshing after the run.". More examples on the page.