* Adjective: This is the most common usage, describing something that provides a feeling of renewal or revival.
* Example: "The cool breeze was refreshing."
* Verb: This is the past participle form of the verb "refresh", meaning to make something feel new or invigorated.
* Example: "The ice cream was refreshing after the hot day."
* Gerund: This is the verb "refresh" used as a noun.
* Example: "Refreshing is essential after a workout."
To determine the specific part of speech, you need to look at how the word is used in a sentence.