English · Word Candidate

refreshing

/ɹəˈfɹɛʃɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: refreshings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

That refreshes someone; pleasantly fresh and different; granting vitality and energy.

Adjective

Examples

The pond was another favourite place to visit. Moorhens strutted from the neighbouring bushes, and a bevy of Muscovy ducks, a study in black, white and red, waddled from the farmyard hard by to enjoy a refreshing splash.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Serving to refresh, particularly with respect to an electronic screen, or a browser window or similar computer application.

Adjective

Examples

The polarization system has a refreshing rate that is twice the refreshing rate of the corresponding shutter system.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The action of refresh; refreshment given or received.

Noun

Examples

Notwithstanding these powerful refreshings of divine grace, the ways of Zion continued to mourn generally, throughout the New-England churches; iniquity abounded, and the hearts of many waxed cold […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

That which gives refreshment.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “refreshing” mean?

That refreshes someone; pleasantly fresh and different; granting vitality and energy.

Is “refreshing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.