Relaxing: meaning, definitions and examples

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relaxing

 

[ rษชหˆlรฆksษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling peaceful

Causing someone to become or feel calm and free from stress. Relaxing activities help people unwind and reduce anxiety.

Synonyms

calming, soothing, tranquil

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น relaxante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฐเคพเคฎเคฆเคพเคฏเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entspannend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menenangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทัะปะฐะฑะปััŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ relaksujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚นใงใใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท relaxant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ relajante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rahatlatฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽธ์•ˆํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ relaxaฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ relaxaฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๆพ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sproลกฤujoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slakandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒ“แƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rahatladฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ relajante

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,565, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.