C1adjectivefoodtravel
US/rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/
UK/rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/
making you feel cooler, less tired or more lively; also pleasantly new and different
In context
A glass of fresh sugarcane juice is wonderfully refreshing on a hot afternoon.
After hours on the bus, a swim in the cool lake was refreshing.
It was refreshing to meet a politician who answered questions honestly.
Words that go with refreshing
adjective + noun
- refreshing drinkIced lemon tea is the most refreshing drink in summer.
- refreshing changeThe quiet village was a refreshing change from the crowded city.
- refreshing breezeA refreshing breeze blew in from the sea.
- refreshing tasteMint gives the salad a light, refreshing taste.
- refreshing honestyThe young coach spoke with refreshing honesty about the defeat.