adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a refreshing manner.

   "a refreshingly original film in which the villain defeated the hero"

Adverb

1. 1
   in a pleasantly novel manner wordnet
2. 2
   in a manner that relieves fatigue and restores vitality wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

refreshfullyrefreshfully

Example

More examples

"The sky is clear and the wind is refreshingly cool. It's a perfect day to spend outdoors."

Etymology

From refreshing + -ly.

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