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refreshing
adjective re·fresh·ing \-shiŋ\
: pleasantly new, different, or interesting
: making you feel more rested, energetic, cool, etc.
Full Definition of REFRESHING
: serving to refresh; especially : agreeably stimulating because of freshness or newness <a refreshing change of pace>
— re·fresh·ing·ly \-shiŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of REFRESHING
circa 1580
Related to REFRESHING
- Synonyms
- bracing, cordial, invigorating, tonic, rejuvenating, restorative, reviving, stimulating, stimulative, vital, vitalizing
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