rested

adjective

rest·​ed ˈre-stəd How to pronounce rested (audio)
: having had sufficient rest or sleep

Examples of rested in a Sentence

She appears rested and sharp. I want to be rested for the exam.
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Mecole Hardman is the only player who was limited, which could mean a very rested and strong Chiefs team is set to face the Texans. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 The rested Lions opened as massive 10-point home favorites for their Saturday night game. Hannah Vanbiber, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025 With the time off, Mahomes should be close to fully healthy for the start of the postseason run, alongside a rested and healthier Kelce, Jones (strained calf), right tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee soreness) and safety Justin Reid (back). Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025 There is an opportunity for redemption, though, in this second meeting against Dan Lanning’s Ducks, who are well rested and boast an impressive quarterback in Heisman finalist Dillon Gabriel. Tom Layberger, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rested 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rested was in the 15th century

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“Rested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rested. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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rested

adjective
rest·​ed ˈres-təd How to pronounce rested (audio)
: having had enough rest or sleep
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