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adj. - Affording or marked by repose.

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  • "No. He isn't what I call a restful man," Auntie said, and spread herself more at her ease in her chair.
  • They sat in restful silence for a time, munching the delicious hot gingerbread and sipping cool lemonade.
  • There would be about one more of one's self, others of the same size and age, in restful, helpful companionship.
  • He recalled his restful sojourn in the lake of his thoughts.
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