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Relaxing
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Relaxing
/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
Providing relief from stress and creating a peaceful or calming effect.
Synonyms:
soothing
calming
tranquil
restful
Antonyms:
stressful
tense
anxious
Examples:
T
he sensation was relaxing.
You know, light
relaxing
stuff," Victor answers with a smile.
I found the soft music incredibly
relaxing
.
Etymology:
Derived from the Late Latin word
relaxare
meaning
to loosen or open
, first used in English around the 17th century.
Usage Statistics:
24 mentions per 1 million words
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