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refreshing

 
/rɪˈfreʃ·ɪŋ/ adj

Definition

bringing new energy and strength in a pleasant and often unexpected way: a refreshing breeze on a hot day [+ to infinitive] It’s refreshing to see so many young families moving into the neighborhood. refreshingly
 
/rɪˈfreʃ·ɪŋ·li/ adv
a refreshingly honest statement
(Definition of refreshing adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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