Words For Relaxation

13 words in this vocabulary list

verb to relax or slow down; to make less intense or severe

  • It is important to ease up on the strict regulations to promote innovation in the industry.
  • Hey, ease up on the criticism, I'm doing the best I can.
  • Dude, ease up, no need to stress over it.
  • Sometimes you just need to ease up and go with the flow of life.

noun A state of being lazy or idle

verb To be lazy or idle

  • She decided to laze by the pool and read a book on her day off.
  • I just want to laze around the house and do nothing today.
  • Let's just laze on the couch and binge-watch our favorite TV show.
  • Don't just laze through life, make the most of every opportunity.

noun time free from work or duties; relaxation or enjoyment

adjective denoting available free time for relaxation or enjoyment

  • Many people choose to spend their leisure time reading books or engaging in cultural activities.
  • I like to just chill and relax during my leisure time, maybe watch some TV.
  • I'm all about that leisure life - just kickin' back and enjoying myself.
  • Leisure is like a mental vacation from the stresses of everyday life.

adverb in a relaxed or unhurried manner

  • The couple strolled through the park in a leisurely manner, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
  • Let's take a leisurely walk along the beach and enjoy the sunset.
  • We decided to just chill and take things leisurely instead of rushing around.
  • The river flowed leisurely, as if it had all the time in the world to reach its destination.

verb to make something less tight or restricted

adverb in a relaxed or less tense manner

  • In order to create a more relaxed atmosphere, it is important to encourage everyone to loosen up.
  • Hey, why don't you just loosen up and have some fun at the party?
  • Come on, dude, just loosen up and chill out for once.
  • Sometimes you need to loosen up your grip on things in order to let life flow more easily.

noun a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity

verb to calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements

  • The gentle lull of the waves provided a soothing background noise for the beachgoers.
  • I could feel myself starting to drift off to sleep in the lull of the lazy afternoon.
  • Let's take advantage of this lull in the party to sneak out for some fresh air.
  • After the initial excitement, there was a lull in the conversation as everyone pondered the topic at hand.

verb calming or soothing someone to sleep or in a gentle manner

  • The lulling sound of the waves helped me relax on the beach.
  • I fell asleep to the lulling sound of the rain outside.
  • The lulling beat of the music put me in a trance.
  • The lulling routine of everyday life can sometimes make us feel stuck.

adjective describing something that helps one to feel calm and at ease

  • The spa offers various relaxing treatments to help you unwind and de-stress.
  • I love just kicking back and relaxing on the couch after a long day.
  • Let's just chill and have a relaxing time at the beach.
  • Listening to classical music is like a relaxing balm for the soul.

verb to rest or lie in a particular position

adjective at rest; lying down; reclining

  • The statue of the famous leader was reposing in the center of the town square.
  • I found my cat reposing on the couch when I got home.
  • We spent the afternoon reposing by the pool, just chilling out.
  • The idea had been reposing in the back of his mind for years before he finally acted on it.

verb to relax or take a passive or uninvolved position

adverb in a relaxed or passive manner

  • Please feel free to sit back and relax while we take care of everything for you.
  • Just sit back and let us handle the rest.
  • Yo, sit back and chill, we got this.
  • Sometimes you just need to sit back and let life unfold as it may.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, in this case, the action of taking it easy

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, in this case, 'easy' is modified by 'take' to indicate the manner in which the action is being performed

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse, in this case, 'it' refers to a previously mentioned subject

  • I advise you to take it easy and not rush into any decisions.
  • Hey, just take it easy and relax, everything will work out.
  • Dude, chill out and take it easy, no need to stress.
  • Sometimes in life, you just have to take it easy and go with the flow.

verb to open or relax a clenched fist or hand

  • She was instructed to unclench her fists during the meditation session.
  • Just relax and unclench your jaw, it's not worth getting so worked up over.
  • Dude, you need to unclench and stop stressing about every little thing.
  • It's time to unclench your heart and let go of the past grievances.

adjective describing something that is done at a relaxed or leisurely pace, without haste

  • The professor led the lecture in an unhurried manner, allowing students to fully grasp the complex concepts.
  • Let's take an unhurried stroll through the park and enjoy the scenery.
  • I'm just gonna chill and take this task in an unhurried way.
  • His unhurried approach to life allowed him to savor every moment without feeling rushed.