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Refreshed

/rɪˈfrɛʃt/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having regained strength or energy; feeling revitalized.

    "After a good night's sleep, I felt completely refreshed and ready to tackle the day."
  2. 2

    Made new or improved; updated.

    "The software was refreshed with new features to enhance user experience."

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The word 'refreshed' is derived from the Middle English 'refresshen', which comes from the Old French 'refreschir', meaning to cool again or revive. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin 'refrescāre', which combines 're-' (again) and 'frescāre' (to make fresh). Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass feelings of renewal and revitalization.

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