adj
refreshing
ruh-FREH-shihng
adj
1
Pleasantly different from what is usual, in a way that feels renewing.
"It was refreshing to hear someone admit they were wrong for once."
"The cool breeze off the lake felt refreshing after the hike."
How to Use Refreshing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that makes you feel restored, cooler, or pleasantly surprised because it breaks from the usual.
Common pairings
refreshing change
refreshing drink
refreshingly honest
Word Forms
more refreshing comparative, refreshings plural, most refreshing superlative
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It was _____ to hear someone admit they were wrong for once.