Synonyms for
Rested
Definition
having ceased from work or activity; relaxed or refreshed as a result of sleep or a period of inactivity
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Common collocations
- well rested
- fully rested
- rested and ready
- rested eyes
- rested mind
- rested body
- rested after
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Usage note
The adjective 'rested' typically describes someone who has had sufficient sleep or a break, implying they are refreshed and energetic. It is often used in the phrase 'well-rested'.
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Example sentences
- She rested her head on the pillow and fell asleep quickly.
- After a long hike, the group stopped and rested for a few minutes.
- The athlete rested for a week after a strenuous competition.
- I feel rested after taking a nap.
- The doctor recommended that she rest for a week to recover from the illness.
Quotes
Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work. - Ralph Marston
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time. - John Lubbock
The time to relax is when you don't have time for it. - Sydney J. Harris