refreshingly

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋli/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
re•fresh•ing /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/USA pronunciation  adj. 
    1. bringing a feeling of refreshment:a refreshing dip in the pool.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
re•fresh•ing  (ri fresh′ing),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. having the power to restore freshness, vitality, energy, etc.:a refreshing nap.
  2. pleasingly fresh or different:a refreshing lack of pretense.
  • refresh + -ing2 1570–80
re•fresh′ing•ly, adv. 
re•fresh′ing•ness, n. 

'refreshingly' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
unmannered

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