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adjective
- 1. reducing tension or anxiety: "the warm water was very relaxing"
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Relaxing is an adjective that means making you feel relaxed. Learn how to say it, see synonyms and translations in different languages, and browse related words and phrases.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb relax, which means to make less tense or rigid, to relieve from nervous tension, or to rest or enjoy oneself. See also the medical and kids definitions of relax.
Learn the meaning of relax as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to relax your body, mind, rules, or hair with Cambridge Dictionary.
adjective. us / rɪˈlæk.sɪŋ / uk / rɪˈlæk.sɪŋ / Add to word list. B1. making you feel relaxed: a relaxing vacation. I find swimming so relaxing. Synonym. restful. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Calming and relaxing. appease. assuage. balls-to-the-wall. bask. bread. chill. compose. kick back. let/blow off steam idiom. lie down.
Definition of relaxing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to release or bring relief from the effects of tension, anxiety, etc.: A short swim always relaxes me. verb (used without object) to become less tense, rigid, or firm. Synonyms: unbend, slacken, loosen. Antonyms: tense, tighten. to become less strict or severe; grow milder. Synonyms: soften, relent.
[intransitive] to rest while you are doing something that you enjoy, especially after work or effort synonym unwind. Just relax and enjoy the movie. I'm going to spend the weekend just relaxing. He was relaxing at home, watching TV. She finished her lunch and then relaxed in the sun. The boys had been relaxing on the beach at their resort.
