relaxation
- noun
- /rɪˌlækˈseɪʃən/
- After a long week at work, I look forward to some relaxation on the weekend.
- relaxation techniques
- relaxation exercises
- relaxation training
We're just having pure relaxation, chill beach food.
- We're just having pure relaxation, chill beach food.
- I don't feel a sense of relaxation even now.
- Another great nutrient to combine with collagen for relaxation and sleep is magnesium.
- But this doesn't look like relaxation exercise.
- The word comfort, relaxation is not in his vocabulary at all.
- It's a mixture of concentration and rhythmic relaxation that I think calms the brain down.
- But what I want to achieve by that is relaxation.
- And I don't know if that fully encapsulates the relaxation that you have.
- I I want a woman to provide me with peace, tranquility, relaxation, love and support.
- Micro dosing helps relieve anxiety, pain, muscle tension, mood boost, relaxation and living in the moment.
- He says certain beguiling songs are conducive to mental relaxation.
- People report feeling more complete full body relaxation, more of a set of effect.
Examples
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I need a little bit of relaxation.
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After that pretty intense film day, we all decided that some relaxation was in order.
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But you do need to have some relaxation in order to be happy.
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Now I want to be able to show that relaxation is safe.
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I know some relaxation techniques that will help.
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A little relaxation never does harm.
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We're about to learn some simple relaxation tools to calm those angry and frustrated feelings.
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Individuals should be motivated enough to learn about and practice the relaxation techniques and methods.
Academic text (2011) -
A place of peace, relaxation and tranquility.
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Wondering or daydreaming can open your mind to peace and relaxation for your mind and body.
Synonyms
A calm, quiet feeling in your mind without worry
A period when you stop activity to relax or sleep
A state of comfort and freedom from worry
A feeling of physical ease and being free from pain
Time not spent working when you can relax or do things you enjoy
A quiet, peaceful feeling that helps you stay steady
A calm, peaceful state with no noise or worry
A calm, peaceful feeling without worry
A calm time or place with little noise
A calm, peaceful feeling you have when you relax and focus
A calm state of rest and freedom from worry
Free time when you are not working and can relax or do things you like
A state without strong feelings or worry in your mind
A deep calm and quiet feeling inside that makes you feel relaxed
A calm, quiet feeling with no worry
A short time to relax and get energy back
A calm, peaceful feeling or time
A calm, peaceful feeling that helps you relax
A calm, relaxed feeling that makes you not worry
A feeling of being relaxed and at ease with people or places
A calm, comfortable state with little worry or stress
A relaxed, slow way of living or doing things
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
The way a physical system slowly returns to its normal state after a disturbance
- Specialized
A way to solve many equations by starting with a guess and improving it until accurate
A way to reduce stress and become calm, often using breathing or muscle exercises
How Relaxed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word relaxation comes from Latin re- 'again' and laxare 'to loosen'. You can see the same root in the English word lax, which means 'not tight', so think of loosening a tight knot or your shoulders. That's why relaxation means becoming 'loose', calm, and free from stress.