adj

RESTful

REHS-fuul

RESTful (adj) means Calm and peaceful; conducive to rest and relaxation. Example: “They spent a restful weekend at the cabin by the lake.”

adj

Calm and peaceful; conducive to rest and relaxation.

"They spent a restful weekend at the cabin by the lake."

"The spa offered a restful escape from city life."

How to use RESTful

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCalm and relaxing, in a way that helps you unwind.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with the technical term "RESTful," used in software to describe web APIs built around the REST architecture — a completely different, unrelated meaning.

Easily confused with

RESTful (API)

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Etymology

From rest plus -ful, "full of rest."

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “RESTful” mean?

The word “RESTful” means calm and peaceful; conducive to rest and relaxation. In plain terms, calm and relaxing, in a way that helps you unwind.

How do you pronounce “RESTful”?

“RESTful” is pronounced REHS-fuul (/ˈɹɛs(t)fʊl/ in IPA).

How do you use “RESTful” in a sentence?

Here is “RESTful” used in a sentence: “They spent a restful weekend at the cabin by the lake.”

What part of speech is “RESTful”?

“RESTful” is an adjective.

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