refreshing

Like cold lemonade

Refreshing describes something that restores energy or provides welcome relief.

A cold drink is refreshing on a hot day.

The word extends to anything that feels like a pleasant change from the usual: Her honesty was refreshing in a world of spin.

A refreshing breeze cools; a refreshing perspective invigorates the mind.

cool

breeze

Light, gentle air movement

brisk · nippy · frosty · icy · coolness · ventilated · breezy · airy · cooling · temperate

energizing

invigorating

Imparting fresh energy

awakening · enlivening · rejuvenating · bracing · rousing · restorative · uplifting · energizing · vitalizing · renewing

taste

citrus

Acidic fruits with segments

  • lemonyTasting of sour citrus
  • mintyHaving cool herbal flavor
  • tangySharp and lively-tasting

zesty · tart · cucumber · watermelon · mint · peppermint · spearmint · ginger · crisp · light

cleansing

shower

Water spray for bathing

  • splashLiquid scattering on impact
  • rinseWash without scrubbing
  • mistFine airborne moisture

spritz · dip · plunge · swim · soak · wash · spray · spritzing · towelette · wipe

drink

lemonade

Sweetened citrus beverage

water · soda · spritzer · cocktail · agua fresca · lassi · horchata · coconut water · cold brew · shandy

novelty

change

To make different

departure · alternative · new · different · welcome · surprising · original · unconventional · innovative · unexpected

Categories
Opposites
physical energy effect

refreshingexhausting

Depleting one's stamina

draining · tiring · fatiguing · enervating · wearying

novelty and interest

refreshingstale

No longer fresh

tired · boring · hackneyed · predictable · clichéd

healthfulness

refreshingunwholesome

Detrimental to wellbeing

unhealthy · unhealthful · noxious · pernicious · injurious

Phrases
Family

refreshingly

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G