refreshing
word · lemma: refresh
/ɹɪˈfɹɛʃɪŋ/
ri-FRESH-ing
/ɹɪfɹˈɛʃɪŋ/
ri-FRESH-ing
Definition
Describes something that makes you feel cool, clean, or more energetic, often after you are tired, hot, or bored. Can also mean pleasantly new or different.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes drinks, air, showers, or ideas. Positive and suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Not just for temperature; also used for new perspectives or attitudes.
Spanish: refrescante - reconfortantePortuguese (BR): refrescante - revigorantePortuguese (PT): refrescante - revigoranteChinese (Simplified): 清爽的 - 提神的Chinese (Traditional): 清爽的 - 提神的Hindi: ताज़गी देने वाला - ताजादारArabic: منعش - مجدد للنشاطBengali: তাজা করgivী - সজীব - সতেজRussian: освежающий - бодрящийJapanese: さわやか - 新鮮（斬新）Vietnamese: sảng khoái - tươi mớiKorean: 상쾌한 - 참신한Turkish: ferahlatıcı - yenilikçiUrdu: تازگی بخش - خوشگوارIndonesian: menyegarkan - segar
Example Sentences
A cold lemonade is very refreshing on a hot day.
basic
The cool breeze feels refreshing after working outside.
basic
Taking a shower in the morning is refreshing.
basic
It's refreshing to meet someone so honest these days.
natural
Her ideas are really refreshing compared to the usual discussion.
natural
A quick swim in the lake was just the refreshing break I needed.
natural