Synonyms of repose

repose 1 of 3

noun

1

as in resting

a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself

typically the wealthy socialite spends most of the morning in repose, is served lunch, and then embarks on an exhaustive afternoon of shopping

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resting
• sleep
• slumber
• bed
• slumbering
• napping
• rest
• nap
• dozing
• snoozing
• shut-eye
• catnapping
• drowse
• doze
• catnap
• siesta
• dreaming
• snooze
• forty winks
• wink
• z's
• rapid eye movement
• oversleeping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• consciousness
• wake
• wakefulness
• insomnia
• sleeplessness

2

as in restfulness

a state of freedom from storm or disturbance

enjoyed the repose of a serene summer evening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restfulness
• serenity
• quietness
• quiet
• sereneness
• calm
• quietude
• calmness
• silence
• stillness
• peace
• tranquility
• still
• hush
• placidity
• peacefulness
• lull
• respite
• pause
• concord
• comity
• harmony
• informality
• casualness
• mildness
• soothingness
• relaxedness
• easygoingness
• laid-backness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bustle
• unrest
• commotion
• tumult
• turmoil
• pandemonium
• hubbub
• uproar
• noise
• unquietness
• clamor
• hurly-burly
• racket
• din

3

as in rest

freedom from activity or labor

the doctor ordered a period of repose for the patient recovering from pneumonia

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rest
• relaxation
• resting
• leisure
• restfulness
• silence
• sleep
• ease
• decompression
• slumber
• slumbering
• napping
• quiet
• dozing
• respite
• stillness
• serenity
• peace
• calm
• snoozing
• tranquility
• peacefulness
• catnapping
• placidity
• lazing
• sereneness
• idleness
• tranquilness
• dolce far niente

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• work
• labor
• exertion
• toil
• tension
• pressure
• stress
• strain
• tenseness

4

as in composure

evenness of emotions or temper

her repose in the face of the screaming demonstrators was impressive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• composure
• calmness
• equanimity
• serenity
• collectedness
• equilibrium
• imperturbability
• tranquility
• sangfroid
• self-possession
• countenance
• coolness
• placidity
• assurance
• confidence
• aplomb
• tranquilness
• composedness
• cool
• poise
• self-assurance
• self-composedness
• indifference
• self-confidence
• impassivity
• unconcern
• self-trust
• self-assuredness
• numbness
• insensibility
• detachment
• phlegm
• apathy
• laid-backness
• easygoingness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agitation
• perturbation
• concern
• care
• solicitude
• apprehension
• disquiet
• anxiety
• uneasiness
• alarm
• worry
• discomposure
• nervousness
• disturbance
• excitability
• apprehensiveness
• anxiousness
• excitableness

repose

2 of 3

verb (1)

ri-ˈpōz 

1

as in to lie

to remain out of sight

a little-explored region beneath which vast mineral reserves are said to repose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lie
• hide
• lurk
• hole up
• lie low
• sit tight
• slink
• evade
• skulk
• elude
• sneak
• avoid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appear
• show up
• come out
• turn up
• materialize

2

as in to relax

to refrain from labor or exertion

reposed in the Caribbean sun, enjoying her break from the world of work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relax
• rest
• bask
• lounge
• loll
• kick back
• hang
• idle
• bum
• hang around
• loaf
• hang about
• slack (off)
• veg out
• goldbrick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• work
• strive
• toil
• slave
• struggle
• labor
• plow
• plug
• hustle
• strain
• sweat
• exercise
• plod
• travail
• grub
• work out
• hump
• drudge
• peg (away)
• slog
• moil

repose

3 of 3

verb (2)

as in to hand

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

the Constitution reposes the power to declare war to Congress, and to that body alone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hand
• leave
• give
• transfer
• entrust
• relinquish
• delegate
• deliver
• trust
• confide
• commend
• pass
• grant
• vest
• commit
• hand over
• transmit
• consign
• recommend
• turn over
• loan
• confer
• lend
• deal (out)
• give over
• bequeath
• submit
• furnish
• divide
• dispense
• will
• surrender
• distribute
• assign
• turn in
• supply
• yield
• disperse
• release
• hand in
• recommit
• hand on
• hand down
• advance
• retransmit
• redeliver
• retransfer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hold
• keep
• retain
• possess
• withhold
• own
• receive
• accept
• reserve
• take
• occupy
• hold back
• detain
• take over
• take in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of repose

Noun

This meant moving outside of the traditional tableau of White House photojournalism—an orator on a pedestal—to show members of the press in postures of alertness or repose. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Likewise, the respite afforded by the twin hydration breaks has also reduced the need for improvised periods of gentlemanly repose, which in turn has lessened the demand for the chilly spray. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

Verb

Longtime residents of Woodlawn should have a right to seek repose under their own vines, too. — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

And the Mass, in its very Catholic nature, is really focused on … repose for the departed, to bring their souls from purgatory to heaven in the afterlife. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2026