Reposeful: meaning, definitions and examples

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reposeful

 

[ rษชหˆpoสŠz.fษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of calm

Reposeful describes a state or condition that is tranquil, restful, and free from disturbance. It often relates to places or atmospheres that promote a sense of calm and relaxation. Such environments can be physically soothing, inviting people to unwind and enjoy serene moments. When something is described as reposeful, it typically evokes feelings of peace and stillness, encouraging a retreat from the chaos of everyday life.

Synonyms

calm, peaceful, serene, soothing, tranquil.

Examples of usage

  • The garden was a reposeful retreat from the busy city.
  • After a long day, she sought a reposeful space to gather her thoughts.
  • The reposeful music helped her to relax and drift off to sleep.

Translations

Translations of the word "reposeful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tranquilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคคเคฟเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ruhig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tenang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะบั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spokojny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ใ‹ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paisible

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tranquilo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์š”ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุฏุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokojnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokojnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ้™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ friรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tranquilo

Etymology

The word 'reposeful' is derived from the term 'repose,' which comes from the Latin 'repausare,' meaning to rest or pause. The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back,' while 'pose' relates to placing or positioning. Together, these elements suggest a state of being at rest or in a state of tranquility. The term 'repose' has been used in English since the late 14th century, and as language evolved, it inspired the formation of 'reposeful' in the 19th century, emphasizing the quality of offering rest or peace. As a descriptor, reposeful has found its place in literature and conversation, often depicting serene environments, calming music, or peaceful states of mind.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,928, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.