Synonyms of respite

respite

noun

as in break

a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed

The weekend provided a nice respite from the pressures of her job.

a temporary respite

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of respite

Perhaps the Boilers can end their curse against Wisconsin, which has won the last 18 in the series, but there’s no respite. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

And it’s been broiling along the coast, which typically offers a cooler respite from the heat. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

The best Catskills hotels and Hudson Valley retreats offer a quiet respite from the flashing lights of the city and a place to check in with your thoughts after a busy work season. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Ubatuba will bring acai bowls and more to the field, while Dippin’ Dots and Happy Ice will offer glacial respites from the late-August Irvine heat. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026

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