refreshing

Making you feel less tired, or pleasing you because it is fresh and different.

• This cold drink is refreshing.
• Her honesty made a refreshing change.
• We enjoyed a refreshing swim after the long walk.

How to use it: refreshing to do something (It is refreshing to hear someone speak so honestly.)

Similar words: reviving, invigorating

Common phrases: refreshing drink, refreshing change, refreshing breeze

Used to update what appears on a screen or in a computer window.

• This refreshing function updates the screen.
• An automatic refreshing mechanism keeps the displayed prices current.
• The refreshing feature reloads the browser window every minute.

Similar words: updating

Common phrases: refreshing function, refreshing mechanism

The act of making someone feel fresh or strong again, or the renewed energy they receive.

• The rest brought a refreshing of body and mind.
• They prayed for a refreshing of their spirits.
• After weeks of work, he needed a time of refreshing.

Similar words: refreshment, renewal, revival

Common phrases: spiritual refreshing, time of refreshing

Something that makes a tired person feel fresh or strong again.

• The cool water was a welcome refreshing.
• Her letter was a refreshing to his weary soul.
• They welcomed the quiet garden as a refreshing after their journey.

Similar words: refreshment, restorative

Common phrases: a welcome refreshing, a sweet refreshing