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- [ri-laks]
- /rɪˈlæks/
- /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
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- [ri-laks]
- /rɪˈlæks/
Definitions of relaxing word
- verb with object relaxing to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax: to relax the muscles. 1
- verb with object relaxing to diminish the force of. 1
- verb with object relaxing to slacken or abate, as effort, attention, etc. 1
- verb with object relaxing to make less strict or severe, as rules, discipline, etc.: to relax the requirements for a license. 1
- verb with object relaxing to release or bring relief from the effects of tension, anxiety, etc.: A short swim always relaxes me. 1
- verb without object relaxing to become less tense, rigid, or firm. 1
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Origin of relaxing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English relaxen < Latin relaxāre to stretch out again, loosen, equivalent to re- re- + laxāre to loosen, derivative of laxus slack, lax
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Parts of speech for Relaxing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
relaxing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
relaxing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for relaxing
adj relaxing
- assuasive — soothing; allaying
- at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
- at rest — not moving; still
- calmative — (of a remedy or agent) sedative
- consolatory — consoling or tending to console; comforting
adjective relaxing
- anodyne — If you describe something as anodyne, you are criticizing it because it has no strong characteristics and is not likely to excite, interest, or upset anyone.
- calming — soothing; tranquillizing
- comfy — A comfy item of clothing, piece of furniture, room, or position is a comfortable one.
- drowsing — Present participle of drowse.
- emulsive — That yields an emulsion (or a milk-like substance).
Antonyms for relaxing
adjective relaxing
- harrowing — extremely disturbing or distressing; grievous: a harrowing experience.
- oppressive — burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical: an oppressive king; oppressive laws.
Top questions with relaxing
- how to make a relaxing bath?
- what kind of tv show is relaxing to watch?
- how often should you use deep relaxing breathing techniques?
- how to take a relaxing shower?
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