De-Stress

A2 16+

Pronunciation: /diˈstrɛs/

Definitions of de-stress

noun a method or activity used to reduce stress

Example Sentences

A1 I like to do activities that help me de-stress.

A2 Yoga is a great way to de-stress after a long day.

B1 Taking a walk in nature can be a good way to de-stress and clear your mind.

B2 Listening to music is a simple yet effective way to de-stress and relax.

C1 Practicing mindfulness meditation is a powerful tool to de-stress and improve overall well-being.

C2 Engaging in regular exercise is essential to de-stress and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

verb to relax or unwind in order to reduce stress

Example Sentences

A1 I like to de-stress by taking a long walk in the park.

A2 She de-stresses by listening to calming music.

B1 It's important to de-stress regularly to maintain good mental health.

B2 Yoga and meditation are great ways to de-stress after a long day at work.

C1 I find that practicing mindfulness helps me de-stress and stay focused.

C2 Taking a hot bath with essential oils is a luxurious way to de-stress and relax.

Examples of de-stress in a Sentence

formal It is important to de-stress regularly in order to maintain good mental health.

informal I like to de-stress by taking a long bath and listening to music.

slang I need to de-stress ASAP before I lose my mind.

figurative Yoga helps me de-stress and unwind after a long day.

Grammatical Forms of de-stress

past tense

de-stressed

plural

de-stresses

comparative

more de-stressed

superlative

most de-stressed

present tense

de-stress

future tense

will de-stress

perfect tense

have de-stressed

continuous tense

is de-stressing

singular

de-stress

positive degree

de-stress

infinitive

to de-stress

gerund

de-stressing

participle

de-stressed

Origin and Evolution of de-stress

First Known Use: 1959 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'de-stress' is a compound word formed by combining the prefix 'de-' meaning 'opposite of' or 'remove' and the word 'stress' which originally comes from the Latin word 'strictus' meaning 'drawn tight'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'de-stress' gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a response to the increasing levels of stress in modern society. It has since become a common term used to describe the act of reducing or relieving stress and promoting relaxation.