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There are many things to admire about Japan but this is the one thing I love the most and probably the only time I eat breakfast. Fish, eggs, soup, salad, veggies; all in the tiniest bites. It's a full meal, but it's so refreshing.
David Chang

Meaning of "refreshing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF REFRESHING

refreshing  [rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REFRESHING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Refreshing is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES REFRESHING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of refreshing in the English dictionary

The definition of refreshing in the dictionary is able to or tending to refresh; invigorating. Other definition of refreshing is pleasantly different or novel.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REFRESHING


approaching
əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ
catching
ˈkætʃɪŋ
Ching
tʃɪŋ
coaching
ˈkəʊˌtʃɪŋ
crashing
ˈkræʃɪŋ
finishing
ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ
fishing
ˈfɪʃɪŋ
flashing
ˈflæʃɪŋ
launching
ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ
matching
ˈmætʃɪŋ
publishing
ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ
pushing
ˈpʊʃɪŋ
searching
ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ
stitching
ˈstɪtʃɪŋ
stretching
ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ
teaching
ˈtiːtʃɪŋ
threshing
ˈθrɛʃɪŋ
touching
ˈtʌtʃɪŋ
unrefreshing
ˌʌnrɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ
washing
ˈwɒʃɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REFRESHING

refreeze
refreezing
refresh
refresh rate
refreshed
refreshen
refreshener
refresher
refresher course
refreshful
refreshfully
refreshingly
refreshment
refreshment bar
refreshment room
refreshment stall
refried beans
refrigerant
refrigerate
refrigerated

WORDS THAT END LIKE REFRESHING

anything
astonishing
blushing
bushing
crushing
Cushing
dashing
desktop publishing
diminishing
distinguishing
flourishing
fly-fishing
gushing
nourishing
Pershing
phishing
punishing
ravishing
slashing
smashing
thrashing

Synonyms and antonyms of refreshing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «REFRESHING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «refreshing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of refreshing

Translation of «refreshing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REFRESHING

Find out the translation of refreshing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of refreshing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «refreshing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

提神的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

refrescante
570 millions of speakers

English

refreshing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ताज़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُجَدِّدٌ للِنِشَاط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

освежающий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

refrescante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সতেজকারক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rafraîchissant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menyegarkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

erfrischend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

さわやかな
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

상쾌한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyegarkan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

làm tỉnh táo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புத்துணர்ச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रीफ्रेश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ferahlatıcı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rinfrescante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

odświeżający
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

освіжаючий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

înviorător
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναζωογονητικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verfrissende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

uppfriskande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

oppfriskende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of refreshing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REFRESHING»

The term «refreshing» is very widely used and occupies the 11.065 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REFRESHING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about refreshing

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10 QUOTES WITH «REFRESHING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word refreshing.
1
Lauren Ambrose
I never thought about being on a series before. It seemed like such a big commitment. But I love going to work every day. This is not about ego, it's about work, and that's refreshing in this town.
2
Steve Antin
Kristen Bell is rare as an actress, because she's the type of actor who jumps out of a plane without a parachute - from a totally fearless place, which is really refreshing and inspiring.
3
Jami Attenberg
Young adult novels don't shy away from the discussion of weight issues, and 'Blubber,' the tale of an overweight, not-so-sympathetic fifth-grader bullied by her peers, is a refreshing take.
4
Sean Bean
I'd been trying for a while to get parts that weren't just the English bad guy, so it was quite refreshing to be playing someone who was a compassionate, decent guy.
5
James Blake
My mum especially listens to music in a way that is incredibly feelings-based. There's virtually no snobbery about what sounds are in it, she just wants to hear a song and that is quite refreshing.
6
Jakob Bohme
The sweet quality is set opposite to the bitter, and is a gracious, amiable, blessed and pleasant quality, a refreshing of the life, an allaying of the fierceness. It maketh all pleasant and friendly in every creature; it maketh the vegetables of the earth fragrant and of good taste, affording fair, yellow, white and ruddy colours.
7
Jesse Bradford
I love being around kids; they're honest and refreshing, and I love teaching them new things.
8
Kelly Carlson
I just love coming to Vegas. There is always a good energy here; the minute you get off the plane, it is happy. Every experience I have had here is fun, and everyone is in a good mood; they are happy, and they let it go. I like that. It is refreshing to me.
9
David Chang
There are many things to admire about Japan but this is the one thing I love the most and probably the only time I eat breakfast. Fish, eggs, soup, salad, veggies; all in the tiniest bites. It's a full meal, but it's so refreshing.
10
George Combe
The interval allowed was only five minutes, at the end of which I resumed the lecture; but so refreshing was the effects of the brief rest and, above all, the admission of pure air, that during the second hour the attention was as completely sustained as during the first.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REFRESHING»

Discover the use of refreshing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to refreshing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Cool Waters: 50 Refreshing, Healthy, Homemade Thirst Quenchers
" This small book is big on healthful ideas for adding flavor and pizzazz to your glass.
Brian Preston-Campbell, 2009
2
Refreshing Words for Busy Women
Escaping the platitudes and avoiding the "just trust" admonitions, bestselling author and popular speaker Darlene Sala speaks to on-the-go women, offering real-life advice and solutions for issues they face constantly, including: feeling ...
Darlene Sala, 2010
3
Refreshing Water from Ancient Wells: The Wisdom of Women Mystics
This collection of spiritual readings celebrates the genius of the women of the Church from the early Christian centuries to the present.
Mary E. Penrose, Mary Penrose, 2004
4
21 Days of Refreshing
This book will encourage and enlighten any person regardless of their current walk with Christ.
Bradley Chambers, 2011
5
Echoes of God in the Refreshing Springs
This book was birthed out of nature walks where I longed to be alone with God and where I sought to hear his voice in the Echoes of the Refreshing Springs.
Lashawn D. Ferguson, 2009
6
A Refreshing Look at Renewable Energy with Max Axiom
You've never had a science teacher like this!
Thomas Kingsley Troupe, 2010
7
Refreshing Hope in God: A Mother's Journey of Joy and Pain
My answers came through Jesus Christ.If parenting books only add to your guilt and frustration, this is the book for you, because God will meet you wherever you are.
Judy Dippel, 2003
8
Refreshing Pauses: Coca-Cola and Human Rights in Guatemala
Scholars of political sociology, labor studies, and the governments and politics of Central America will do well to read this volume.
Henry J. Frundt, 1987
9
Seasons of Refreshing: Evangelism and Revivals in America
Instead of focusing narrowly on an isolated period or specific evangelist, Seasons of Refreshing traces the entire development of modern mass evangelism and the spiritual awakenings associated with it.
Keith Hardman, 1994
10
Iced Te: 50 Recipes for Refreshing Tisanes, Infusions, ...
50 Recipes for Refreshing Tisanes, Infusions, Coolers, and Spiked Teas Fred Thompson. Back. Cover. Flap. RECIPE SAMPLER low-country iced twisted joy of cooking iced tea fruit jug sweet tea bahamian iced tea almond tea menthe poivrée ...
Fred Thompson, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REFRESHING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term refreshing is used in the context of the following news items.
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Laughs galore from Zodiac Theatre Company in this refreshing
From a theatre company who brought a whole heap of drama to the stage in their last two performances came a refreshing little nugget of comic relief in ... «Derbyshire Times, Jul 15»
2
Wine... Al fresco drinks - 5 refreshing choices for a warm summer's day
While for reds, Beaujolais and Valpolicella can take a little cooling. Ciders are always a refreshing option, while beers, especially lager and wheat beers, have a ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
3
Refreshing low-alcohol drinks perfect for warm-weather celebrations
From a refined fortified wine-spiked sipper to a Southern spin on trendy beer-based shandies, these drinks are all refreshing. They also are easy to either make ... «StarNewsOnline.com, Jul 15»
4
10 Refreshing Cucumber Cocktails for Summer
SJC upholds conviction for 2007 Brockton murder ... Injured Abington boy rescued from Ames Nowell Park ... 10 Refreshing Cucumber Cocktails for Summer ... «The Patriot Ledger, Jun 15»
5
Treat your thirst with 5 refreshing, unique summer drink recipes
Berries, citrus melons and even coffee can make refreshing summer drinks: Cantaloupe Agua Fresca (left), Fizzy Coffee, Cucumber Lemonade Mocktail, ... «Tulsa World, Jun 15»
6
Refreshing break from cricket for Amdavadis
The end of IPL and a small break before the Bangladesh tour has been a refreshing break for Amdavadis. Gaurav Singh, who is a sportsperson, said that its time ... «Times of India, May 15»
7
Zaid: Wan Azizah refreshing to listen to, unlike Najib
It's so refreshing to listen to her, very unlike listening to Najib's speeches, which sound stale and contrived.” Besides, he said, “it's getting more stale and the act ... «Free Malaysia Today, May 15»
8
This Refreshing Avocado Salad Recipe Also Doubles As A Healthy …
Summer salads don't get much more refreshing than this. This lettuce-free dish by chef Susan Feniger marries cool, creamy avocado with a punch of citrus to ... «Huffington Post, May 15»
9
REFRESHING TRANSACTION Refreshing transaction
From left, customers Nelson Fidelix and his mother Micky purchase lemonade at the Camp Jack Lemonade Stand from Saige Baptista, 14, of Fall River, who has ... «SouthCoastToday.com, May 15»
10
As Summer Heats Up, Cool Down with Refreshing Recipes from …
As the weather heats up, enjoy food from Fresh From the Market, a compilation of recipes by Food Editor Robyn Webb, MS, LN that are refreshing and delicious. «PR Newswire, Apr 15»

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