Restfulness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈrest-fəl/ rest·ful

Meaning & Definition of Restfulness

Restfulness (adjective)

  1. marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose
  2. being at rest, quiet

Restfulness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state of freedom from storm or disturbance

    "enjoyed the bucolic restfulness of the retreat center"

    similar: calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, sereneness, serenity, still, stillness, tranquility
    related: lull, pause, respite, silence, mildness, soothingness, comity, concord, harmony, casualness, easygoingness, informality, laid-backness, relaxedness
    opposite: bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar
    near: clamor, din, noise, racket

Related Entry: Restful (adjective)

Restful is a different word from Restfulness. The synonyms below are for restful, not for restfulness.

  1. free from disturbing noise or uproar

    "I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend"

    similar: arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, serene, still, stilly, tranquil
    related: noiseless, silent, soundless, mute, speechless, wordless, dead, motionless, quiescent, muffled, muted, quieted, dull, gentle, low, soft, ultraquiet
    opposite: boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, unquiet, uproarious, woolly
    near: crazy, tempestuous, wild, blaring, blasting, booming, earsplitting, piercing, roaring, thundering, thunderous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Restfulness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Restfulness:

calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, sereneness, serenity, still, stillness, tranquility

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Restfulness

Words with the opposite meaning of Restfulness:

bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar

Related Words for Restfulness

lull, pause, respite, silence, mildness, soothingness, comity, concord, harmony, casualness, easygoingness, informality, laid-backness, relaxedness

Near Antonyms of Restfulness

clamor, din, noise, racket

Word Forms of Restfulness

Derived words: restfully (adverb), restfulness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Restfulness

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Restfulness

What does "Restfulness" mean?

"Restfulness" means marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: marked by, affording, or suggesting rest and repose.

What is another word for "Restfulness"?

Other words for "Restfulness" include calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet and quietness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Restfulness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Restfulness"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Restfulness". Common alternatives include calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude and repose.

What is the opposite of "Restfulness"?

Antonyms of "Restfulness" include bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil and unquietness. Near antonyms include clamor, din, noise and racket.

How do you use "Restfulness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Restfulness" in a sentence: "enjoyed the bucolic restfulness of the retreat center".

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

"Restfulness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Restfulness"?

"Restfulness" is pronounced /ˈrest-fəl/ and divided into syllables as rest·ful.

What is the origin of the word "Restfulness"?

First known use: 14th century.