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

Inmates also have access to respite areas, cold showers and chilled water. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

By behaving ridiculously with each other, Tiana and Erickson get respite from their isolation and their troubles. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026

Any respite from the daily attacks would be welcome in Kherson, Tolokonnikov said. — David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

As the Covid-19 pandemic set in, and millions of Americans became trapped in their homes with no access to mommy-and-me events, toddler classes, or respite, Accurso’s channel hit 1 million subscribers. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

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