restful

restful
restfully, adv.restfulness, n.
/rest"feuhl/, adj.
1. giving or conducive to rest.
2. being at rest; quiet; tranquil; peaceful.
[1300-50; ME; see REST1, -FUL]
Syn. 2. calm, serene, undisturbed.
Ant. 1. disturbing. 2. agitated.

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