restfulnessn.

Brit.

/ˈrɛs(t)f(ᵿ)lnəs/, U.S.

/ˈrɛs(t)fəlnəs/

Forms: see restful adj. and -ness suffix.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: restful adj., -ness suffix.

Etymology: < restful adj. + -ness suffix.

The state or quality of being restful.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > inaction > quietness or tranquillity > [noun]

stillnessc888

roOE

stilth?c1225

lowna1250

peacea1275

restc1350

tranquillityc1374

leea1400

tranquille1412

quietness?a1425

quiet?c1450

restfulnessc1450

quiety?a1500

quietation?1504

calm1547

calmness1561

peacefulnessa1566

halcyon1567

repose1577

quietude1598

still1608

hushtness1609

reposedness1616

reposeness1617

serenity1641

undisturbedness1649

indisturbance1660

pacateness1666

sleep1807

tranquilness1818

requiescence1837

reposefulness1872

c1450 ( J. Walton tr. Boethius De Consol. Philos. (Linc. Cathedral 103) 185 (MED) Here is þe port of pees and restfulnesse [v.rr. ryghtfulnesse, rightwisnesse] To þeym þat stonde in stormes and disese.

?a1475 (a1396) W. Hilton Scale of Perfection (Harl. 6579) i. lxxvii. f. 54 In a pees of a glad conscience wiþ a sad ristfulnesse.

1489–90 Rolls of Parl.: Henry VII (Electronic ed.) Parl. Jan. 1489 §31. m. 10 For the more quiete and restfulness of the kynges subgiettes.

1503 in Lett. Richard III & Henry VII (1861) I. 212 The restfulnes and profite of your grace in evityng of the daunger.

?1567 M. Parker Whole Psalter cvii. 309 Who..found no way: to dwelling towne: to stay in restfulnes.

1643 W. Prynne Soveraigne Power Parl. i. 85 He not only safe guardeth himselfe, but also holdeth the people in a surety of restfulnesse.

1841 Musical World 30 Sept. 209 The recent bustle of the Elections..either inclined our country friends to a stay-at-home restfulness, or..left them in no disposition for amicable congregation and enjoyment.

1865 Pall Mall Gaz. 16 Sept. 11/1 Restfulness is the keynote of its calming music.

1870 W. Morris Earthly Paradise: Pt. III 255 Yet still no less did love with him abide, Tempered with quiet days and restfulness.

1924 F. H. Pritchard Training in Literary Appreciation ii. 19 The contrast between the toilsome labor at the oar and the languorous restfulness of the island In which it seemed always afternoon.

1997 Vancouver Sun (Nexis) 8 Feb. f7 They might prefer the restfulness of soft watercolors and lullaby-blue shades.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	restfulness
释义	restfulnessn. Brit. /ˈrɛs(t)f(ᵿ)lnəs/, U.S. /ˈrɛs(t)fəlnəs/ Forms: see restful adj. and -ness suffix. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: restful adj., -ness suffix. Etymology: < restful adj. + -ness suffix. The state or quality of being restful. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > inaction > quietness or tranquillity > [noun] stillnessc888 roOE stilth?c1225 lowna1250 peacea1275 restc1350 tranquillityc1374 leea1400 tranquille1412 quietness?a1425 quiet?c1450 restfulnessc1450 quiety?a1500 quietation?1504 calm1547 calmness1561 peacefulnessa1566 halcyon1567 repose1577 quietude1598 still1608 hushtness1609 reposedness1616 reposeness1617 serenity1641 undisturbedness1649 indisturbance1660 pacateness1666 sleep1807 tranquilness1818 requiescence1837 reposefulness1872 c1450 ( J. Walton tr. Boethius De Consol. Philos. (Linc. Cathedral 103) 185 (MED) Here is þe port of pees and restfulnesse [v.rr. ryghtfulnesse, rightwisnesse] To þeym þat stonde in stormes and disese. ?a1475 (a1396) W. Hilton Scale of Perfection (Harl. 6579) i. lxxvii. f. 54 In a pees of a glad conscience wiþ a sad ristfulnesse. 1489–90 Rolls of Parl.: Henry VII (Electronic ed.) Parl. Jan. 1489 §31. m. 10 For the more quiete and restfulness of the kynges subgiettes. 1503 in Lett. Richard III & Henry VII (1861) I. 212 The restfulnes and profite of your grace in evityng of the daunger. ?1567 M. Parker Whole Psalter cvii. 309 Who..found no way: to dwelling towne: to stay in restfulnes. 1643 W. Prynne Soveraigne Power Parl. i. 85 He not only safe guardeth himselfe, but also holdeth the people in a surety of restfulnesse. 1841 Musical World 30 Sept. 209 The recent bustle of the Elections..either inclined our country friends to a stay-at-home restfulness, or..left them in no disposition for amicable congregation and enjoyment. 1865 Pall Mall Gaz. 16 Sept. 11/1 Restfulness is the keynote of its calming music. 1870 W. Morris Earthly Paradise: Pt. III 255 Yet still no less did love with him abide, Tempered with quiet days and restfulness. 1924 F. H. Pritchard Training in Literary Appreciation ii. 19 The contrast between the toilsome labor at the oar and the languorous restfulness of the island In which it seemed always afternoon. 1997 Vancouver Sun (Nexis) 8 Feb. f7 They might prefer the restfulness of soft watercolors and lullaby-blue shades. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.c1450
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