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.”
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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 notesIn 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)
restive →
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Etymology
From rest plus -ful, "full of rest."
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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.
