Refreshing: meaning, definitions and examples

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refreshing

 

[ rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

drink

Having a cooling or invigorating effect.

Synonyms

invigorating, rejuvenating, revitalizing

Examples of usage

  • A refreshing glass of lemonade on a hot day.
  • The cold water was incredibly refreshing after the long hike.
Context #2 | Verb

memory

To renew or revitalize something, especially one's memory or energy.

Synonyms

reinvigorate, renew, revitalize

Examples of usage

  • I need to take a break and refresh my mind.
  • She refreshed her knowledge by reading books on the subject.

Translations

Translations of the word "refreshing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refrescante

🇮🇳 ताज़ा

🇩🇪 erfrischend

🇮🇩 menyegarkan

🇺🇦 освіжаючий

🇵🇱 orzeźwiający

🇯🇵 さわやか

🇫🇷 rafraîchissant

🇪🇸 refrescante

🇹🇷 ferahlatıcı

🇰🇷 상쾌한

🇸🇦 منعش

🇨🇿 osvěžující

🇸🇰 osviežujúci

🇨🇳 清爽

🇸🇮 osvežujoč

🇮🇸 frískandi

🇰🇿 сергітетін

🇬🇪 გამაგრილებელი

🇦🇿 təravətləndirici

🇲🇽 refrescante

Etymology

The word 'refreshing' has its origins in the Middle English word 'refreshen', which means to revive or reinvigorate. The term has been used to describe things that provide a sense of renewal or revitalization, such as a refreshing drink on a hot day or a refreshing break from work. Over time, 'refreshing' has become synonymous with rejuvenation and invigoration, capturing the essence of something that brings a sense of renewal and energy.

See also: refreshed, refreshment, refreshments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,189, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.