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refreshing
Having a pleasantly cooling and invigorating effect on the body, often in connection with drinks, water, or air.
Nach der Wanderung war die kalte Limonade sehr erfrischend.
After the hike, the cold lemonade was very refreshing.
refreshing
New, unconventional, or different in a positive way, making something or someone stand out from the usual routine.
Seine ehrliche und direkte Art ist wirklich erfrischend.
His honest and direct manner is really refreshing.
'Erfrischend' (refreshing) is the present participle of the verb 'erfrischen' (to refresh). This verb consists of the prefix 'er-' (which indicates a process or result) and the adjective 'frisch' (fresh). So something 'Erfrischendes' (refreshing) is something that makes you feel fresh.
Ein Sprung ins kühle Wasser kann sehr erfrischend sein.
A jump into cool water can be very refreshing.
In its literal meaning, 'erfrischend' (refreshing) is often combined with things that have a cooling or invigorating effect. Typical phrases are 'ein erfrischendes Getränk' (a refreshing drink), 'eine erfrischende Dusche' (a refreshing shower), or 'eine erfrischende Brise' (a refreshing breeze).
Nach dem Sport genieße ich immer eine erfrischende Dusche.
After exercising, I always enjoy a refreshing shower.
In the figurative meaning, 'erfrischend' (refreshing) describes something that is positively different or new. Common combinations are 'erfrischend ehrlich' (refreshingly honest), 'erfrischend anders' (refreshingly different), 'eine erfrischende Idee' (a refreshing idea), or 'eine erfrischende Abwechslung' (a refreshing change).
Ihre Meinung war erfrischend anders als die der anderen.
Her opinion was refreshingly different from the others'.
innovative
Innovativ and erfrischend can both positively describe something new and unusual. Innovativ states objectively that an idea or method introduces an important innovation or improvement. Erfrischend, by contrast, mainly emphasizes the pleasant impression created by something that breaks from the usual routine.
Die neue Methode ist erfrischend, weil sie die gewohnte Arbeit angenehm verändert.
The new method is refreshing because it pleasantly changes the usual way of working.
Die neue Methode ist innovativ und verbessert die Arbeit deutlich.
The new method is innovative and significantly improves the work.
