restful

Conducive to relaxation

Restful describes something conducive to rest or relaxation: a restful afternoon, restful colors.

A restful place or activity calms rather than stimulates.

The word suggests peacefulness and the absence of stress or disturbance: The spa had a restful atmosphere.

In computing, RESTful describes web services that follow REST (Representational State Transfer) architectural principles, though this technical sense is usually capitalized. (See RESTful for the technical term.)

calm

peaceful

Free from disturbance

gentle · placid · untroubled · quietude · stillness · hushed · hush · undisturbed · composed · unruffled

leisure

relaxation

State of being unwound

break · pause · unwind · lounging · idle · laze · weekend · holiday · vacation · chill

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

mattress · cushion · sofa · bed · warmth · snug · soft · softness · lounge · nestle

sleep

slumber

Light, restful unconsciousness

nap · siesta · naptime · bedtime · dreamy · somnolent · lullaby · nighttime · sedative · hypnotic

rejuvenating

restorative

Promoting return to health

renewal · restore · revitalize · replenish · recover · energize · invigorate · revive · healing · therapeutic

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Opposites
calmness/agitation

restfulrestless

Unable to be still

agitating · unrestful · stressful · disturbing · unsettling

quietness/noise

restfulloud

High in volume

noisy · deafening · earsplitting · thunderous · raucous

stillness/activity level

restfulboisterous

Noisily cheerful and energetic

tumultuous · wild · rowdy · exciting · stimulating

Family

restfulness, restfully, unrestful

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