relaxing
word · lemma: relax
/ɹiˈɫæksɪŋ/
ri-LAK-sing
/ɹɪlˈæksɪŋ/
ri-LAK-sing
Definition
Making you feel calm, comfortable, or less stressed. Often used to describe activities, places, or music that help you rest and unwind.
Usage & Nuances
"Relaxing" is an adjective describing things that help reduce stress and bring calm. Common with "music", "day", "activity", etc. Not used for people directly (say "she is relaxed", not "she is relaxing").
Spanish: relajantePortuguese (BR): relaxantePortuguese (PT): relaxanteChinese (Simplified): 令人放松的Chinese (Traditional): 令人放鬆的Hindi: आरामदायकArabic: مريحBengali: আরামদায়ক - প্রশান্তিদায়কRussian: расслабляющийJapanese: リラックスできるVietnamese: thư giãnKorean: 편안한 - 긴장을 풀어주는Turkish: rahatlatıcıUrdu: آرام دہIndonesian: menenangkan
Example Sentences
The warm bath was very relaxing.
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We spent a relaxing afternoon in the garden.
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This spa has such a relaxing atmosphere—you instantly feel at ease.
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A walk by the ocean is so relaxing after a busy week.
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I find yoga really relaxing, especially in the morning.
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Listening to relaxing music helps me sleep.
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