The difference between Restful and Restless

When used as adjectives, restful means peaceful, whereas restless means not allowing or affording rest.

check bellow for the other definitions of Restful and Restless

  1. Restful as an adjective:

    peaceful; having a peaceful aspect

    Examples:

    "After a hard day, Sue found the beauty of the park especially restful."

  2. Restful as an adjective:

    restorative; aiding rest

    Examples:

    "A restful night's sleep mended his spirits."

  3. Restful as an adjective (computing):

  1. Restless as an adjective:

    Not allowing or affording rest.

    Examples:

    "The night before his wedding was a restless one."

  2. Restless as an adjective:

    Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.

    Examples:

    "He was a restless child."

    "She sat, restless and nervous, and tried to concentrate."

  3. Restless as an adjective:

    Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.

    Examples:

    "A restless ambition."

  4. Restless as an adjective:

    Deprived of rest or sleep.

    Examples:

    "They remained restless, sitting by the window the entire night."

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