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relaxation

relaxation

54 1.6
A calm, stress-free state when you rest or enjoy free time
  • noun
  • /rɪˌlækˈseɪʃən/
translation icon : relajación
  • 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.

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Examples

  • I need a little bit of relaxation.

  • After that pretty intense film day, we all decided that some relaxation was in order.

  • But you do need to have some relaxation in order to be happy.

  • Now I want to be able to show that relaxation is safe.

  • I know some relaxation techniques that will help.

  • A little relaxation never does harm.

  • We're about to learn some simple relaxation tools to calm those angry and frustrated feelings.

  • 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.

  • Wondering or daydreaming can open your mind to peace and relaxation for your mind and body.

Synonyms

peace
vsrelaxation
1.0

A calm, quiet feeling in your mind without worry

is the everyday state that adds rest and leisure aspects
rest
vsrelaxation
703 1.0

A period when you stop activity to relax or sleep

is the calm state that exists beyond just stopping activity
ease
vsrelaxation
304 1.0

A state of comfort and freedom from worry

is the broader calm experience focused more on rest and leisure
comfort
vsrelaxation
190 1.0

A feeling of physical ease and being free from pain

is the overall calm feeling that includes mental ease as well
leisure
vsrelaxation
100 1.3

Time not spent working when you can relax or do things you enjoy

is the inner calm state experienced during or outside free time
calm
vsrelaxation
52 1.0

A quiet, peaceful feeling that helps you stay steady

is a wider condition that also covers rest and leisure enjoyment
tranquility
vsrelaxation
  • US
49 4.0

A calm, peaceful state with no noise or worry

is the everyday condition that adds rest and leisure elements
serenity
vsrelaxation
48 4.4

A calm, peaceful feeling without worry

is a common calm state that also involves rest and low stress
peace and quiet
vsrelaxation
  • Informal
43 1.0

A calm time or place with little noise

is the internal calm feeling which may occur regardless of sound
zen
vsrelaxation
15 6.6

A calm, peaceful feeling you have when you relax and focus

is the general calm state not tied to a specific practice
repose
vsrelaxation
  • Literature
15 6.0

A calm state of rest and freedom from worry

is the wider mood of calm that also covers leisure enjoyment
leisure time
vsrelaxation
12 2.0

Free time when you are not working and can relax or do things you like

is the mental calm that may or may not appear in that time
calmness
vsrelaxation
9 2.7

A state without strong feelings or worry in your mind

is the lived state that also includes rest recovery and leisure
sense of peace
vsrelaxation
7 3.9

A deep calm and quiet feeling inside that makes you feel relaxed

is the general state that also covers restful free time and ease
peacefulness
vsrelaxation
4 2.7

A calm, quiet feeling with no worry

is applied more generally to calm experiences including leisure time
rest period
vsrelaxation
3 2.5

A short time to relax and get energy back

is the ongoing calm condition not limited to scheduled breaks
quietude
vsrelaxation
  • Literature
3 8.0

A calm, peaceful feeling or time

is the broader mental calm that includes leisure and stress relief
restfulness
vsrelaxation
1 3.2

A calm, peaceful feeling that helps you relax

is the general calm state beyond mere physical recovery
easiness
vsrelaxation
1 1.0

A calm, relaxed feeling that makes you not worry

is the general state that also includes enjoying free time
comfortableness
vsrelaxation
1 4.5

A feeling of being relaxed and at ease with people or places

is a broader stress-free state that also covers leisure and rest
relaxedness
vsrelaxation
5.5

A calm, comfortable state with little worry or stress

is the everyday state of calm that includes rest and leisure
leisureliness
vsrelaxation
6.6

A relaxed, slow way of living or doing things

is a broader internal calm that also occurs without slow pacing

Antonyms

704 2.8

A feeling of pressure and worry because of difficult situations

70 3.2

The force that pulls a rope or cable tight when it is stretched

Compounds

relaxation time
  • Specialized
1 6.8

Time a system takes to return to normal after a change

relaxation behavior
  • Specialized
8.1

The way a physical system slowly returns to its normal state after a disturbance

relaxation method
  • Specialized
6.1

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

serenity
48 4.4
tranquility
  • US
49 4.0
relaxation
54 1.6
calmness
9 2.7
composure
38 5.1

Surface Forms

relaxation singular
relaxations plural

Morphology

relaxation = relax (transparent) = relax + ation

The noun is a straightforward nominalization of the verb 'relax' meaning the state or process of becoming less tense.

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.