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
Inferno is immersive and psychedelic but not necessarily in the relaxing way the words usually convey. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026 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
Verb
Speaking of relaxing, the largest pool (which sits directly behind the hotel) is essentially the focal point of the resort. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 For many of us, summer means relaxing days by the pool or at the beach. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026 The new model maintains Airstream’s convertible front dinette to create a flexible space for dining, relaxing, or even sleeping for an extra single traveler. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 But her bill, like others relaxing marijuana laws, failed to gain steam in a legislative body that has struggled to tackle the topic. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Lindsay shared a glimpse into the celebrations, kicking off her post showing her view while relaxing on a lounge chair on the beach. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 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 While enjoying a relaxing boat and beach day, Hudson rocked the perfect LBB—or little black bikini. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 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
  • Probiotics balance the scalp biome, biotin is a hero hair growth ingredient, salicylic acid helps exfoliate away oil and dead skin, hyaluronic acid invites moisture, and a range of botanical antioxidants offer a soothing effect.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 July 2026
  • The shed had the most spacious of the three bathrooms; there was one other en suite and another hall bath, all of which had a modern and minimalist aesthetic that felt clean and soothing.
    — Dana Kravis, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • Among the objects seized from the Met and returned to Italy was a terracotta vase used for chilling and mixing wine and water, attributed to the famed Troilos Painter.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of chilling
Verb
  • Google will be forced to share search data with competing search providers, giving them a better chance of gaining market share and loosening Google’s iron grip on web search.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of loosening
Verb
  • The platform is also designed to support those who run resting orders, trades that don't execute until certain prices are met, the memo said.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Eagle-eyed commenters noted that a hand that was previously resting on Norris’ hip is no longer there.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of resting
Adjective
  • Dishes range from savory and comforting, like the locro quiteño soup made with chola potatoes and topped with crunchy chulpi corn, to bright and refreshing, like the peanutty ceviche popular in the coastal Manabí Province.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • The comforting story, that AI will change everyone's job but yours, is the most dangerous thing a manager can believe right now.
    — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • The amenity spread includes a sauna and cold plunge, which Pine probably could have used for unwinding after dealing with any local Trekkies.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 14 July 2026
  • Several Wall Street trading desks warned this week that the Hynix offering could be a catalyst for further unwinding and profit-taking in the memory sector.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 9 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
  • Choose calming, barrier-supportive ingredients – Soothing serums and creams can help to interrupt the inflammatory cascade, especially for those with sensitive skin.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of calming

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