Relaxing: meaning, definitions and examples
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relaxing
[ rɪˈlæksɪŋ ]
feeling peaceful
Causing someone to become or feel calm and free from stress. Relaxing activities help people unwind and reduce anxiety.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Taking a hot bath is a relaxing way to end the day.
- Listening to soft music can create a relaxing atmosphere at home.
taking it easy
To make or become less tense or anxious. Engaging in activities that help the body and mind relax. It involves letting go of stress and worries.
Synonyms
chill out, de-stress, unwind
Examples of usage
- After a long day, I like to relax by reading a book.
- She finds it hard to relax and always feels like she should be doing something productive.
Translations
Translations of the word "relaxing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 relaxante
🇮🇳 आरामदायक
🇩🇪 entspannend
🇮🇩 menenangkan
🇺🇦 розслабляючий
🇵🇱 relaksujący
🇯🇵 リラックスできる
🇫🇷 relaxant
🇪🇸 relajante
🇹🇷 rahatlatıcı
🇰🇷 편안한
🇸🇦 مريح
🇨🇿 relaxační
🇸🇰 relaxačný
🇨🇳 放松的
🇸🇮 sproščujoč
🇮🇸 slakandi
🇰🇿 тыныштандыратын
🇬🇪 მოსადუნებელი
🇦🇿 rahatladıcı
🇲🇽 relajante
Word origin
The word 'relaxing' originated from the Latin word 'relaxare', which means 'to slacken, relax, loosen'. It has been used in English since the late 17th century to describe the act of becoming less tense or anxious. The concept of relaxation has been valued throughout history as a way to promote mental and physical well-being.
See also: relax, relaxant, relaxation, relaxed, relaxwear.