Refreshingly
adv
adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a refreshing manner.
"a refreshingly original film in which the villain defeated the hero"
Adverb
- 1 in a pleasantly novel manner wordnet
- 2 in a manner that relieves fatigue and restores vitality wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"The sky is clear and the wind is refreshingly cool. It's a perfect day to spend outdoors."
Etymology
From refreshing + -ly.