Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a restful manner; in a state of rest or quiet.
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- adverb In a
restful manner.
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- adverb in a restful manner
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Examples
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Sitting "restfully" in the long lines of cars at dead-traffic-lights-turned-four-way-stops, or snaking around the blocks leading to the FEMA PODs (points of distribution) handing out MREs (meals ready to eat), the whole region has had time to reflect -- and to make the connections between paying responsible taxes and having government support services handy when you really need them (buried lines anyone?)
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His cheek was pillowed restfully in the ooze, and on his face there was an expression of content.
CHAPTER 3 2010
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My shotgun sat restfully with the locks clamped shut.
Removable Triggers 2009
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Anyone have trouble sleeping restfully with that thought in their heads?
Dinosaurs da_lj 2009
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My shotgun sat restfully with the locks clamped shut.
Removable Triggers 2009
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How to sleep well, deeply, restfully and many more adverbs all of which imply that sleep is an elusive dream.
Kim Stagliano: My Sleep Story: Almost Too Embarrassing To Share 2010
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But she must finish her dessert, too - like all chi-chis she had a passion for sugary confections - so she brought it to bed, if you please, and gorged herself on eclairs and cream slices while I fondled her, well content to play restfully for a change.
THE NUMBERS 2010
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So let me offer some realistic solutions that can ease any college student back into the swing of things quickly and restfully:
Dr. Michael J. Breus: Off to College, Probably Not Off to Sleep: Part 1 2009
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However, when these rhythms are disrupted, then sleeping restfully or waking up refreshed is hard to come by.
Deborah Rozman Ph.D.: Why You Can't Sleep At Night And What You Can Do About It 2009
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Energy and mental focus improve noticeably as sleep comes easily and ends restfully.
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