Refreshing

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/

Definitions of refreshing

verb present participle of refresh

Example Sentences

A1 I refresh my memory by reviewing my notes before the exam.

A2 She refreshes her knowledge of Spanish by practicing with a language app.

B1 The company is refreshing its branding to attract a younger audience.

B2 After a long day at work, I like to refresh myself with a cold shower.

C1 The chef is constantly refreshing the menu to keep it exciting for regular customers.

C2 The artist is known for constantly refreshing his style to stay ahead of trends.

adjective giving new strength or energy; reinvigorating

Example Sentences

A1 The cold drink was refreshing on a hot day.

A2 I find a walk in the park to be refreshing after a long day.

B1 The new approach to problem-solving was refreshing and effective.

B2 The novel had a refreshing take on the classic love story.

C1 The artist's unique perspective was refreshing in a sea of traditional works.

C2 The politician's honesty and transparency were refreshing in today's political climate.

Examples of refreshing in a Sentence

formal The cold glass of water was refreshing after a long day in the sun.

informal That iced tea is so refreshing on a hot day.

slang This smoothie is hella refreshing, dude.

figurative The new perspective on the issue was like a refreshing breeze in a stagnant room.

Grammatical Forms of refreshing

past tense

refreshed

plural

refreshings

comparative

more refreshing

superlative

most refreshing

present tense

refreshes

future tense

will refresh

perfect tense

has refreshed

continuous tense

is refreshing

singular

refreshing

positive degree

refreshing

infinitive

to refresh

gerund

refreshing

participle

refreshed

Origin and Evolution of refreshing

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'refreshing' originated from the Old French word 'refreschier' which came from the Latin word 'refrigerare' meaning 'to make cool again'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'refreshing' has evolved to not only mean making something cool again but also to describe something that is invigorating, revitalizing, or pleasantly different.