zen
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6.6
- noun
- /zɛn/
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paz interior
- Right now, I am not in a zen frame of mind.
You just got to try to keep Zen and try to get some sleep.
- You just got to try to keep Zen and try to get some sleep.
- And so they they have like this Zen outlook on it, which is really cool.
- I am back today in my Zen den.
- To try without trying is like the Zen active way.
- So this is kind of my like Zen alone me time in the day, you know?
- And it's just kind of his Zen take on creativity that fortnight.
Examples
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During our yoga class, we aim to achieve zen by focusing on our breath and letting go of distractions.
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Jeremy seems to exist in a kind of zen state of calm, reasonable opinions about everything.
Blog text (21) -
You just got to try to keep Zen and try to get some sleep.
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This was supposed to be a zen trip, man.
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You got to appreciate the Zen aspects of this.
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Your whole Zen approach to staying calm is really working, Steve-O.
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I'll play some ASMR and just like really get Zen, chill, drink my tea.
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Be zen, brother.
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With its emphasis on technique rather than power, this melding of mind and body was like a Zen meditation.
Fiction book (1999) -
Meditation helps me reach a state of zen where I feel completely at peace.
Synonyms
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1.0
A calm, quiet feeling in your mind without worry
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3.0
A calm feeling with no worry
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1.6
A calm, stress-free state when you rest or enjoy free time
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4.0
A calm, peaceful state with no noise or worry
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4.4
A calm, peaceful feeling without worry
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1.0
A calm time or place with little noise
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3.5
A time of complete quiet and no movement that feels calm
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4.4
A calm feeling inside when your mind is free from worry
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2.7
A state without strong feelings or worry in your mind
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3.9
A deep calm and quiet feeling inside that makes you feel relaxed
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7.9
A very peaceful happy state with no worry or pain
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2.7
A calm, quiet feeling with no worry
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8.0
A calm, peaceful feeling or time
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3.2
A calm, peaceful feeling that helps you relax
A calm, comfortable state with little worry or stress
A very peaceful, happy feeling in quiet moments
Compounds
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4.0
A type of Buddhism that teaches meditation and direct insight to reach enlightenment
How Calm
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- Formal
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8.6
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4.4
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2.7
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1.0
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4.4
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3.8
Surface Forms
Etymology
Zen comes from Japanese, from the Chinese word Chan and the Indian word dhyana, all meaning 'meditation'. So zen today means a calm, focused state you reach through meditation.