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US/rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ.li/
UK/rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ.li/
in a pleasantly new, different or honest way
In context
The new manager was refreshingly honest about the company's problems.
The water was refreshingly cold after a long hike.
The film is refreshingly different from the usual summer blockbusters.
Words that go with refreshingly
adverb + adjective
- refreshingly honestHer answer was refreshingly honest.
- refreshingly differentThe menu is refreshingly different from other places.
- refreshingly simpleThe design is refreshingly simple.
- refreshingly directHe was refreshingly direct in the interview.
- refreshingly coolThe lake felt refreshingly cool on a hot day.
- refreshingly originalThe author has a refreshingly original voice.