refreshed — feeling energetic and revitalized after rest or relaxation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling energetic and revitalized after rest or relaxation
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈfreʃt/
Example Sentences
- After drinking three cups of coffee, Tom felt refreshed enough to stay awake during his boring meeting.
- She returned from vacation looking refreshed and ready to tackle new challenges.
- My grandmother claims that complaining about the weather for 10 minutes every morning keeps her refreshed all day.
refreshed
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈfreʃt/]
feeling energetic and revitalized after rest or relaxation
feeling energetic and revitalized after rest or relaxation
Refreshed and dressed, she feels truly blessed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century French 'refrescher', connected to Latin 'refrigerare' (to cool, to make cold). Originally meaning 'to restore vitality by cooling or invigorating', similar to how cool air revives one on a hot summer day.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + fresh (new, cool) + -ed (past participle). The prefix re- combines with 'fresh' to denote restoration of freshness or renewal of vigor.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After drinking three cups of coffee, Tom felt refreshed enough to stay awake during his boring meeting.”
“She returned from vacation looking refreshed and ready to tackle new challenges.”
“My grandmother claims that complaining about the weather for 10 minutes every morning keeps her refreshed all day.”
“Students felt refreshed after the short break between classes.”
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