restful

restful
I
(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)
adj. soothing, quiet, reposeful, tranquil. See repose.
II
(Roget's IV) modif.
Syn. soothing, relaxing, tranquilizing, untroubling, untroubled, tranquil, calm, peaceful, quiet, reposeful, calming, lulling, serene, pacific, halcyon, comforting, comfortable, easy, mild, still, soft, refreshing, restoring, hypnotic, soporific.
Ant. loud*, irritating, agitating.
See Synonym Study at comfortable .
III
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.
quiet, peaceful, relaxing, tranquil, recharging, restorative, serene, calming.
ANT.: restless, stressful, tiring, exhausting

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