What is another word for refection?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪfˈɛkʃən] (IPA)

Refection means the refreshment of body or mind, especially with food or drink. There are several synonyms for this word, including meal, refreshment, repast, nourishment, sustenance, victuals, and snack. The word "meal" refers to a regular or substantial nourishing food that is eaten at any particular time of the day. "Refreshment" refers to something that restores vigor, strength, or liveliness, especially through food or drink. "Repast" means a meal consumed at a particular time and place, especially one eaten with others. "Nourishment" refers to food, materials, or substances that are needed to maintain life and growth. "Victuals" refers to food or provisions, especially for military personnel. Finally, "snack" refers to a small amount of food eaten between meals to satisfy hunger.

What are the hypernyms for Refection?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Refection?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for refection (as nouns)

What are the opposite words for refection?

The word refection refers to refreshment or a light meal. Its antonyms would be words that describe a lack of refreshment or food. These antonyms could include terms such as fasting, starvation, hunger or dehydration. Words like neglect or starvation could also be considered antonyms as they suggest a lack of attention or care for one's physical nourishment. Conversely, synonyms for refection might include snack or refreshment, as well as descriptions of comfortable or relaxed dining experiences. Still, dependant on context, words like indulgence, gluttony, or excess could also fit the bill, as they suggest a more lavish, copious, or potentially unhealthy or excessive means of dining.

What are the antonyms for Refection?

Usage examples for Refection

It was a splendid refection.
"A Top-Floor Idyl"
George van Schaick
Hence, I rose from my chair for another refection outside and debated as to whether I might venture out without my overcoat, when Frieda came out of Frances's room and penetrated mine.
"A Top-Floor Idyl"
George van Schaick
He tried to see some outward vision of his bliss in the glass; but, like the mirror which had refused to interpret his tragedy in the Portland restaurant, it gave back no image of his transport: his face looked as it always did, and he and the refection laughed at each other: He asked himself how soon he could go and see her.
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