reposeful

adjective

Definition of reposefulnext
as in restful

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Recent Examples of reposeful The surfaces and spaces of Seurat and Signac, for example, are ordered, reposeful, trance-y, scientific. — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 7 July 2021 To our eyes, the image looks reposeful, soothing, sedate, like the opening of a Merchant Ivory film. — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reposeful
  1. restful
  2. relaxing
  3. easeful
  4. comfortable
  5. cozy
  6. pleasant
  7. cushy
Adjective
  • Since turning forty, achieving restful sleep felt so often like too much work.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Equally restful is unstructured time on the property’s 24-acres.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of restful
Adjective
  • In general, the reduction of decision-making to easy choices was, for me, possibly the most relaxing element of all.
    — Kate Berlant, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Expansive exterior decks and a generous flybridge create space for entertaining, relaxing, or even exercising in the great outdoors.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of relaxing
Adjective
  • The roomy fit through the leg also adds to the pants’ easeful wear, while side pockets and silver aglets elevate them into a practical and polished go-to pair.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 1 June 2026
  • The song contrasts that sense of constriction with the easeful feeling of floating by yourself out on the water.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of easeful
Adjective
  • Tonight’s Venus cazimi could clarify what would make your environment feel more comfortable or genuinely yours.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Perhaps most important for the team’s near future, Garland looked comfortable and confident as the Clippers’ alpha player, beginning his first full season in Los Angeles after being acquired from Cleveland in a trade for James Harden in February.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of comfortable
Adjective
  • The rooms With 50 keys, this adults-only hotel (hosting guests ages 16 and up) can be summed up as contemporary, cozy, and intimate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Layer a trio of your favorite knits, playing with weight and texture for a cozy combination.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of cozy
Adjective
  • Jacaranda trees bloom in purple across the city’s streets and parks, making wandering between neighborhoods in search of milongas (tango dance halls) especially pleasant.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In a world of endless technical advancement, who could have predicted that the greatest luxury of all would be a pleasant conversation with a human?
    — Anna van Praagh, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • Dudus was apparently unhappy about a recent NBC News article that exposed Combs’ cushy life behind bars.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Ideal for office workdays, date nights, and holiday gatherings, the ankle-height boots feature a cushy foam footbed, a grippy sole, and a roughly 2-inch kitten heel to help keep your feet comfy from day to evening.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Reposeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposeful. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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