refreshing

3 definitions • 4 examples

making you feel less hot or tired:

There's nothing more refreshing on a hot day than a cold beer.

pleasantly different and interesting:

It's a refreshing change to see a losing team shaking hands and still smiling after a match.

bringing new energy and strength in a pleasant and often unexpected way:

a refreshing breeze on a hot day

[ + to infinitive ] It’s refreshing to see so many young families moving into the neighborhood.