Synonyms of relaxing

relaxing 1 of 2

adjective

as in soothing

tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress

a relaxing cup of chamomile tea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soothing
• tranquilizing
• comforting
• tranquillizing
• calming
• hypnotic
• quieting
• sedative
• dreamy
• narcotic
• lulling
• opiate
• pacifying
• analgesic
• deadening
• anesthetic
• depressant
• anodyne
• antidepressant
• antianxiety
• numbing
• antistress
• antidepression

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• painful
• stressful
• tiresome
• troubling
• unsettling
• trying
• stimulating
• worrisome
• stimulant
• troublesome
• frustrating
• disturbing
• annoying
• energizing
• irritating
• aggravating
• invigorating
• bothersome
• maddening
• exasperating
• irksome
• vexatious
• vexing
• galling
• harassing
• grating
• nettlesome

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chilling
• resting
• unwinding
• decompressing
• basking
• de-stressing
• hanging loose
• loosening up
• winding down
• calming
• composing
• mellowing (out)
• lounging
• chilling out
• comforting
• settling
• lazing
• relieving
• loafing
• cooling
• idling
• lolling
• alleviating
• bumming
• reposing
• unbending
• hanging (around or out)
• easing
• quieting
• vegetating
• dawdling
• kicking back
• droning
• hacking (around)
• goofing (off)
• dillydallying
• vegging out
• zoning out
• footling
• dallying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tensing (up)

2

as in loosening

to make less taut

relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loosening
• slacking
• slackening
• easing
• detaching
• freeing
• untying
• undoing
• unfastening
• untieing
• unbinding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stretching
• tightening
• straining
• binding
• tying
• attaching
• tensing
• fastening
• restraining
• tensioning
• constraining
• tieing

3

as in resting

to refrain from labor or exertion

I just want to kick back and relax after mowing that huge lawn

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resting
• basking
• lounging
• hanging
• reposing
• lolling
• kicking back
• idling
• loafing
• hanging around
• bumming
• slacking (off)
• hanging about
• vegging out
• goldbricking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• working
• laboring
• struggling
• striving
• sweating
• plowing
• plugging
• plodding
• hustling
• straining
• toiling
• slaving
• grubbing
• pegging (away)
• slogging
• exercising
• humping
• drudging
• working out
• travailing
• moiling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relaxing

Verb

And to add to the messy situation, conflicting media reports suggest the company either is or is not relaxing its hardware hurdle for taking. —Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing. —Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024

He can be seen relaxing, mingling with locals and waiving to the camera while on a stroll. —Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024

Audible's format allows listeners to engage with these transformative ideas while commuting, exercising, or relaxing at home. —Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Bathrooms are spacious and spa-like, with walk-in showers and a soaking tub perfect for soaking or relaxing after a day of adventure. —Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024

In fact, as temperatures dip — even as cold as 10 degrees or in the snow — the pride may huddle up on heated rocks in their exhibit to spend more time relaxing outdoors. —Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2024

Candles to take you on a relaxing journey Here are some wonderful examples on how to relax while brightening up your home. —Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

There is morning Tai Chi on the top sun deck with views of the sunrise — and an adjacent jacuzzi-pool for a quick dip as well as deck chairs for relaxing. —Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024