relaxation — the state of being free from tension and anxiety; the action of making rules or restrictions less strict
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being free from tension and anxiety; the action of making rules or restrictions less strict
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 긴장이나 불안에서 벗어난 상태; 휴식, 이완
Korean pronunciation: 릴랙**세이**션
Example Sentences
- His idea of relaxation is watching Netflix while eating pizza in his pajamas.
- The massage therapist promised total relaxation, but I was too worried about the bill to relax.
- Progressive muscle relaxation is an effective technique for managing stress.
relaxation
NOUN//ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən//
the state of being free from tension and anxiety; the action of making rules or restrictions less strict
After a long week, she finds true relaxation in a warm bath with candles.
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '다시 느슨하게 하다'는 의미에서 출발했습니다. 마치 꽉 조인 신발끈을 다시 풀어주는 것처럼 긴장을 풀어준다는 뜻이죠.
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📝Examples
“His idea of relaxation is watching Netflix while eating pizza in his pajamas.”
“The massage therapist promised total relaxation, but I was too worried about the bill to relax.”
“Progressive muscle relaxation is an effective technique for managing stress.”
“The vacation was supposed to be about relaxation, but planning every minute made it more stressful than work.”
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