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repose

[ri-pohz] / rɪˈpoʊz /
NOUN
restfulness; calm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inactivity stillness
STRONG
ease inaction leisure peace quiet quietness quietude refreshment relaxation relaxing renewal respite rest restoration sleep slumber tranquillity
WEAK
requiescence
Antonyms
STRONG
action awakening consciousness wakefulness work
WEAK
agitation disturbance upset worry
VERB
relax; recline
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lie down
STRONG
deposit lie loaf loll lounge place rest settle slant sleep slumber stretch tilt
WEAK
lay down settle down stretch out take it easy
Antonyms
STRONG
do energize move stand straighten
WEAK
be active be busy

Example Sentences

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A moral universe in which I can meaningfully tell my beads for the repose of the souls of departed friends and family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

They will lie in repose together in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Ms Whyte's home village of Barefield from 15:00 until 19:00 BST.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

While her maybe-beau stays forced in repose, Iris cycles through all the different types of women she could be.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2025

Water can be used to dampen and repose the body and paint can be removed or retouched.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

There could be no safety, no repose but illusory while such deeds went on in darkness.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson