refreshment

Noun

Meaning

The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed; restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness; relief after suffering; new life or animation after depression.

That which refreshes; means of restoration or reanimation; especially, an article of food or drink.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

recreation pepsi rest liquid relief entertainment drink treat restoration revival fun lunch bite renewal stimulation

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Antonyms

aggravation pain stress suffering trouble anxiety

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Hypernyms

bite snack collation rejuvenation

Hyponyms

punch

Related terms

refresher

Phrases with the word

glowing refreshment refreshment counter rest and refreshment area refreshment bar light refreshment refreshment break

Examples

To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment. Jane Austen

True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment. William Penn

Love is the greatest refreshment in life. Pablo Picasso

The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul. Johann Sebastian Bach

Silence is refreshment for the soul. Wynonna Judd

Let the wary stranger who seeks refreshment keep silent with sharpened hearing. Norse Proverb

Close letter words and terms

refreshing starfruit refreshingly refreshingness refreshment bar refreshment break refreshment car