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relaxing
adjective as in comfortable
Strongest matches
appropriate, complacent, convenient, cozy, easy, enjoyable, happy, healthy, loose, pleasant, pleased, relaxed, satisfying, serene, snug, soft, useful, warm
Weak matches
adequate, agreeable, at rest, cared for, cheerful, contented, delightful, enjoying, gratified, hale, hearty, loose-fitting, made well, protected, relieved, rested, restful, restored, satisfactory, sheltered, snug as a bug in a rug, soothed, strengthened, untroubled, well-off
adjective as in diverting
adjective as in dreamy
Strongest matches
fanciful, introspective, nightmarish, otherworldly, pensive, quixotic, utopian, whimsical
Weak matches
abstracted, astral, chimerical, daydreaming, excellent, fantastic, idealistic, imaginary, immaterial, impractical, intangible, introvertive, lulling, marvelous, misty, musing, mythical, out of this world, phantasmagoric, phantasmagorical, preoccupied, shadowy, soothing, speculative, unreal, unsubstantial, vague, visionary
adjective as in entertaining
Strongest matches
absorbing, affecting, captivating, charming, compelling, delightful, diverting, engaging, engrossing, enjoyable, enticing, exciting, fascinating, fun, funny, humorous, impressive, inspiring, interesting, lively, moving, pleasant, poignant, provocative, stimulating, thrilling
Strong matches
cheering, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing, gas, riot, rousing, scream, stirring, striking
Weak matches
be a ball, cheerful, clever, droll, gay, piquant, pleasurable, priceless, recreative, restorative, side-splitting, witty
adjective as in moony
Weak matches
abstracted, astral, calming, chimerical, daydreaming, excellent, fanciful, fantastic, gentle, idealistic, imaginary, immaterial, impractical, intangible, introspective, introvertive, lulling, marvelous, misty, musing, mythical, nightmarish, otherworldly, out of this world, pensive, phantasmagoric, phantasmagorical, preoccupied, quixotic, shadowy, soothing, speculative, unreal, unsubstantial, utopian, vague, visionary, whimsical, woolgathering
adjective as in readable
Strongest matches
absorbing, amusing, appealing, eloquent, engaging, engrossing, enjoyable, entertaining, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, interesting, rewarding, satisfying, well-written, worthwhile
adjective as in restful
adjective as in resting
Strong matches
crashed, dozing, dreaming, drowsing, lounging, napping, quiet, recessing, reclining, reposing, sleeping, snoozing, unwinding
Weak matches
asleep, at ease, at rest, comfortable, lying down, stretched-out, taking a break, taking it easy
adjective as in sedative
Weak matches
adjective as in soothing
Strongest matches
Strong matches
alleviating, consoling, easing, mollifying, pacifying, relieving, remedying, softening, tranquilizing, warming
Weak matches
noun as in repose
Strongest matches
Strong matches
ease, inaction, leisure, peace, quiet, quietness, quietude, refreshment, relaxation, renewal, respite, rest, restoration, sleep, slumber, tranquillity
Weak match
Example Sentences
Gowri Ramachandran, who has a child in Reed’s IHP, advocated against the relaxing of the admissions requirements.
Our TV critic went down the rabbit hole of restoration videos, which show a variety of items being expertly restored, and have the added bonus of being calming and relaxing viewing.
A Chinese scalp treatment at the San Gabriel head spa Cai Xiang Ge might be the most relaxing spa service in L.A.
Led by Netanel and the members of her High Vibe Tribe, it’s a 90-minute alfresco experience that includes harp, flute, gongs, chimes, rain sticks, crystal bowls and other relaxing sound makers.
I think of it as somewhere between a new age revival and a concert — joyful, rejuvenating, relaxing and festive all at once.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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