relaxing 1 of 2

adjective

as in soothing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress a relaxing cup of chamomile tea

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relaxing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of relax
1
as in chilling
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage

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2
as in loosening
to make less taut relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot

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3
as in resting
to refrain from labor or exertion I just want to kick back and relax after mowing that huge lawn

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Recent Examples of relaxing
Adjective
Kate Hudson enjoyed a relaxing beach day with her kids, 7-year-old Rani and 14-year-old Bingham, in Athens, Greece. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Audiences want a quiet, efficient, relaxing, fun, visually engaging, communal experience unavailable at home. — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 Patio lights Having warm and inviting outdoor lighting can help set a relaxing evening mood. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 Here's how to turn a visit into a relaxing and luxurious weekend trip. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2026 Ahead are 12 items to never bring on a flight, along with smart swaps that will make your next trip smoother, easier, and far more relaxing. — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 These zero-gravity lounge chairs can help turn an ordinary patio, deck, or backyard into a relaxing retreat. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Or nestle into a sandy spot for a relaxing day on the beach. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Chamomile Tea Chamomile is an herb known for its relaxing effects. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 20 June 2026
Verb
The new aft deck creates space for relaxing, entertaining, and general luxuriating by the water’s edge. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 San Jose Earthquakes defender Daniel Munie won’t be relaxing on a beach during the Major League Soccer All-Star break. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Some ​of the company’s first major ⁠brands, including Ultra Wave for men and Ultra Sheen for women, were introduced as hair-relaxing products designed for home use, to achieve straight and wavy hairstyles popular in the 1950s and early 1960s. — Reuters, NBC news, 7 July 2026 While enjoying a relaxing boat and beach day, Hudson rocked the perfect LBB—or little black bikini. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 July 2026 Spend the day kayaking through waterways, paddleboarding along calm coastal waters, boating, fishing, or simply relaxing. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 Whether your itinerary is packed with sweaty mountain hikes, relaxing beach days, or bopping around wine bars, staying cool is essential in summer heatwaves. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Iguanas are everywhere, relaxing around and even inside the pools—a further stamp of approval from nature itself. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxing
  1. soothing
  2. chilling
  3. loosening
  4. resting
  5. comforting
  6. unwinding
  7. basking
  8. calming
Adjective
  • That a series finally found some new themes to focus on is as much a soothing break as all the B-roll of ocean waves and clapboard houses.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • My nearly two-hour Manoa Mist treatment included a full-body sugar exfoliation and soothing-but-therapeutic lomi lomi massage, performed by a therapist who spent years in the medical field and really knew her stuff.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • These can be made into a wafer shape as well by shaping the dough into logs and chilling it before making 1/4-inch-thick slices.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Ten days after Guthrie was reported missing, the FBI released chilling doorbell camera images of an armed and masked man outside her home on the morning of her disappearance.
    — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Definition of chilling
Verb
  • The cost advantage, loosening visa restrictions and a burgeoning reputation for reliable medical care has given China a leg up against other aspiring healthcare hotspots.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The Supreme Court has dramatically reshaped elections in recent months, sharply limiting a law that has been a cornerstone of minority voter empowerment, allowing states to gerrymander maps and loosening campaign finance regulations.
    — Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of loosening
Verb
  • Testimony in the criminal trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King wrapped up its second week with prosecutors resting their case against him.
    — Star-Telegram staff. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • Research shows that quality sleep and regular exercise both can benefit heart rate variability as well as resting heart rate in healthy adults.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of resting
Adjective
  • The toasty, yeasty aroma of sourdough straight out of the oven isn’t just comforting.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • The ground beef, tomatoes, and brown rice are combined into a comforting bowl of comfort food for cold days.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • The ones that wait are going to spend the next two years unwinding decisions that were never authorized.
    — Andi Mann, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • On weekdays, Library Blu, the hotel’s bar, is packed with guests unwinding post-work, but weekends also bring in locals checking-in for a staycation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of unwinding
Verb
  • But Rhaenyra seems happy enough handing out bread and basking in the smallfolk’s love.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • As noted in archive news reports, Chicagoans weren't basking in air conditioning during the heat wave in 1955.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of basking
Adjective
  • Across America charms — all four of my rides last week ended in audience applause — by simply being a calming, relaxed journey that stokes our sense of adventure.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • This very quiet space with very little ambient sound was meant to not feel calming, but like a pressure.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Definition of calming

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