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relaxationthe 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/

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.
💡 Concept

After a long week, she finds true relaxation in a warm bath with candles.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootlax
Suffix--ation

🎵Rhyme

vacationcreationsensationstation
creation
vacation
sensation
station

🔗Collocations

deep relaxation
muscle relaxation
relaxation technique
complete relaxation
relaxation therapy
relaxation time
stress relaxation

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His idea of relaxation is watching Netflix while eating pizza in his pajamas.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

The vacation was supposed to be about relaxation, but planning every minute made it more stressful than work.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

restreposeleisurerecreationtranquility

Antonyms

tensionstressanxiety

Related

relaxrelaxingrelaxedmeditationcalm

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