Refreshed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ri-ˈfresh/ re·fresh

Meaning & Definition of Refreshed

Refreshed (verb)

  1. to restore strength and animation to, revive
  2. to freshen up, renovate
  3. to restore or maintain by renewing supply, replenish

Refreshed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. made or become fresh in spirits or vigor

    "woke the next morning refreshed and ready for the day"

    similar: energized, freshened, invigorated, new, newborn, reanimated, reborn, recreated, reenergized, regenerated, reinvigorated, renewed, resuscitated, revived
    related: animated, enlivened, exhilarated, jazzed (up), resurrected, rested, untired, unwearied
    opposite: drained, enervate, enervated, exhausted, knackered (British), weakened
    near: tired, weary, dampened, deadened, emasculated, unmanned, demoralized, disheartened, dispirited

Refreshed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring back to a former condition or vigor

    "brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun"

    similar: freshened, recharged, recreated, refreshened, regenerated, rejuvenated, renewed, repaired, restored, resuscitated, revitalized, revived, revivified
    related: made over, overhauled, reclaimed, reconditioned, reconstituted, redesigned, redeveloped, redid, reengineered, refurbished, rehabbed, rehabilitated, remade, remodeled, renovated, refilled, replenished, resupplied, modernized, updated

  2. to take a meal

    "we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing"

    similar: ate, dined, fared, fed, partook, victualed, broke bread
    related: banqueted, feasted, repasted, chowed (down), dug in, glutted, gorged, gormandized, overate, overfed, pigged out, grazed, nibbled, noshed, picked, snacked, boarded, dined out, messed, breakfasted, lunched, supped, picnicked
    near: dieted, fasted

Related Entry: Refresh (verb)

Refresh is a different word from Refreshed. The synonyms below are for refresh, not for refreshed.

  1. to bring back to a former condition or vigor

    "brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun"

    similar: freshen, recharge, recreate, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, repair, restore, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify
    related: make over, overhaul, reclaim, recondition, reconstitute, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, remake, remodel, renovate, refill, replenish, resupply, modernize, update

  2. to take a meal

    "we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing"

    similar: dine, eat, fare, feed, partake, victual, break bread
    related: banquet, feast, repast, chow (down), dig in, glut, gorge, gormandize, overeat, overfeed, pig out, graze, nibble, nosh, pick, snack, board, mess, dine out, breakfast, lunch, sup, picnic
    near: diet, fast

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Refreshed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Refreshed:

energized, freshened, invigorated, new, newborn, reanimated, reborn, recreated, reenergized, regenerated, reinvigorated, renewed, resuscitated, revived, recharged, refreshened, rejuvenated, repaired, restored, revitalized, revivified, ate, dined, fared, fed, partook, victualed, broke bread

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Refreshed

Words with the opposite meaning of Refreshed:

drained, enervate, enervated, exhausted, knackered, weakened

Related Words for Refreshed

animated, enlivened, exhilarated, jazzed (up), resurrected, rested, untired, unwearied, made over, overhauled, reclaimed, reconditioned, reconstituted, redesigned, redeveloped, redid, reengineered, refurbished, rehabbed, rehabilitated, remade, remodeled, renovated, refilled, replenished, resupplied, modernized, updated, banqueted, feasted

Near Antonyms of Refreshed

tired, weary, dampened, deadened, emasculated, unmanned, demoralized, disheartened, dispirited, dieted, fasted

Word Forms of Refreshed

Inflections: refreshing, refreshes

Derived words: refresh (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Refreshed

Middle English refresshen, from Anglo-French refreschir, from re- + fresch fresh fresh

First known use: 14th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Refreshed

What does "Refreshed" mean?

"Refreshed" means to restore strength and animation to, revive. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to restore strength and animation to, revive. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Refreshed"?

Other words for "Refreshed" include energized, freshened, invigorated, new, newborn, reanimated, reborn and recreated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Refreshed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Refreshed"?

There are 79 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Refreshed". Common alternatives include energized, freshened, invigorated, new, newborn, reanimated, reborn, recreated, reenergized and regenerated.

What is the opposite of "Refreshed"?

Antonyms of "Refreshed" include drained, enervate, enervated, exhausted, knackered and weakened. Near antonyms include tired, weary, dampened and deadened.

How do you use "Refreshed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Refreshed" in a sentence: "woke the next morning refreshed and ready for the day"; "brought out some iced tea to refresh the spirits of the folks working out in the sun"; "we were looking for a family-friendly restaurant where we could sit down and refresh before continuing".

Is "Refreshed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Refreshed" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Refreshed"?

"Refreshed" is pronounced /ri-ˈfresh/ and divided into syllables as re·fresh.

What is the origin of the word "Refreshed"?

"Refreshed" comes from Middle English refresshen, from Anglo-French refreschir, from re- + fresch fresh fresh. First known use: 14th centuryt.