refreshing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb refresh one's memory
   brush up; review; refresh.
   
   • I reviewed the material before the test
2. verb make (to feel) fresh
   freshen; refresh.
   
   • The cool water refreshed us
3. verb become or make oneself fresh again
   freshen; refreshen; refresh; freshen up.
   
   • She freshened up after the tennis game
4. verb make fresh again
   freshen; refreshen; refresh.
   
5. adjective satellite imparting vitality and energy
   refreshful; tonic; brisk; bracing; fresh.
   
   • the bracing mountain air
6. adjective satellite pleasantly new or different
   novel.
   
   • common sense of a most refreshing sort

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