relaxing — making you feel calm and less worried or tense
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: making you feel calm and less worried or tense
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Taking a relaxing bath with rubber ducks is my secret to world peace.
- The spa offers relaxing treatments for stressed-out office workers.
- Watching my cat sleep is surprisingly relaxing until she starts snoring.
relaxing
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/]
making you feel calm and less worried or tense

💡 Concept
After a long week, a hot bath feels incredibly relaxing.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootrelax
Suffix--ing
🎵Rhyme
taxingwaxingfaxing
taxing
waxing
faxing
🔗Collocations
relaxing atmosphere
relaxing music
relaxing vacation
relaxing bath
relaxing massage
find something relaxing
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Taking a relaxing bath with rubber ducks is my secret to world peace.”
“The spa offers relaxing treatments for stressed-out office workers.”
😄 Fun example
“Watching my cat sleep is surprisingly relaxing until she starts snoring.”
“The hotel room had a relaxing view of the ocean.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
soothingcalmingpeacefulrestfultranquil
Antonyms
stressfultenseagitating
Related
comfortserenityleisureunwindde-stress
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