Refreshing: meaning, definitions and examples
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refreshing
[ rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ ]
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.
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.