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re·fresh·ing

refreshing

 
pronunciation:
rih fre shihng
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: relieving or capable of relieving such things as tiredness, thirst, or the feeling of being overheated.
It was a hot day, but we felt better after a refreshing swim in the pool.A glass of cool lemonade is a freshing drink in the summer.My nap was short but it was still quite refreshing.
definition 2: reviving or capable of reviving one's spirits or intellectual interest.
The younger members of our group usually have some refreshing ideas.It's refreshing to know that many people still care about such things as manners.