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restingin a state of repose; not moving or active

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: in a state of repose; not moving or active

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrestɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • My cat has mastered the art of resting - she sleeps 16 hours a day!
  • The doctor advised taking regular resting breaks during study sessions.
  • His resting expression looks so serious that people think he's angry, but he's actually very friendly.

resting

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈrestɪŋ/]

in a state of repose; not moving or active

a person sits deeply relaxed in a plush armchair with their eyes gently closed and hands folded peacefully on their lap. Their body is completely still and settled into the soft cushions. After a long day of work, they have finally found time to sit down and let their muscles fully relax. Their breathing appears slow and calm as all tension leaves their body. A small cat curls up sleeping on the armrest beside them, also completely motionless. Warm afternoon sunlight streams through the window, creating a tranquil atmosphere around both figures.  both characters in a state of repose, not moving or being active
💡 Concept

a person sits deeply relaxed in a plush armchair with their eyes gently closed and hands folded peacefully on their lap. Their body is completely still and settled into the soft cushions. After a long day of work, they have finally found time to sit down and let their muscles fully relax. Their breathing appears slow and calm as all tension leaves their body. A small cat curls up sleeping on the armrest beside them, also completely motionless. Warm afternoon sunlight streams through the window, creating a tranquil atmosphere around both figures. both characters in a state of repose, not moving or being active

Resting from testing while birds are nesting!
🎵 Rhyme

Resting from testing while birds are nesting!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈrestɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈrestɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootrest
Suffix--ing

🎵Rhyme

testingnestinginvestingsuggesting
testing
nesting
investing
suggesting

🔗Collocations

resting place
resting heart rate
resting position
resting state
resting face
resting period

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat has mastered the art of resting - she sleeps 16 hours a day!

The doctor advised taking regular resting breaks during study sessions.

😄 Fun example

His resting expression looks so serious that people think he's angry, but he's actually very friendly.

The athletes are resting in the locker room before the big game.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

relaxingsleepinginactiveidlepeaceful

Antonyms

activeworkingmoving

Related

restrelaxationsleepbreakpause

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