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Definition of refreshing adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

refreshing

adjective
 
/rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
 
/rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
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  1. pleasantly new or different
    • It made a refreshing change to be taken seriously for once.
    • It’s refreshing to meet someone who is so dedicated to their work.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • feel
    • find something
    adverb
    • extremely
    • really
    • very
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  2. making you feel less tired or hot
    • a refreshing drink/shower
    • The breeze was cool and refreshing.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • feel
    • find something
    adverb
    • extremely
    • really
    • very
    See full entry
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