rest well

Have good slumber

Rest well is a parting wish for good sleep or peaceful repose, typically said at bedtime or when someone is unwell: Rest well tonight.

It appears in condolences about the deceased, expressing hope for peace in death: May she rest well.

The phrase is slightly more formal than sleep well.

Related

repose · slumber · sleep tight · relaxation · tranquil · peace and quiet · rejuvenate · cozy · pillow · blanket · dreams · counting sheep · recover · unwind · serene · refresh · snooze · doze

Categories
Opposites
quality of sleep/rest

rest welltoss and turn

Move restlessly in bed

activity state

rest wellwork hard

Expend serious effort

keep busy · stay awake · burn the midnight oil · pull an all-nighter · overwork

well-wishing intent

rest wellgood morning

Daytime greeting phrase

rise and shine · wake up

Family

rest, well, rested, resting, restful, restfully, restfulness, restless, restlessly

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G