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relaxing

relaxing

Meaning of relaxing

calming

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British English/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
American English/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
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relaxing with German translation

relaxing usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Listening to gentle jazz while crocheting feels relaxing.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Sketching by the river while listening to soft music feels relaxing after work.

Learn by topic

relaxing belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

relaxingentspannend
showerDusche
elevatorAufzug
towelHandtuch
TVFernseher
viewAussicht
breakfastFrühstück

relaxing synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between relaxing / restful / peaceful / stress-relieving / relaxed / tranquil

R
🇬🇧English
restful

Conducive to rest or sleep; often applied to places or periods rather than actions.

A2Often

We had a restful night in the cottage.

🇬🇧English

Free from disturbance or war; can mean calm and quiet in a general sense.

A2Often

It was a peaceful afternoon in the garden.

S
🇬🇧English
stress-relieving

Specifically denotes reducing stress; often used in product descriptions or activities designed to lower stress.

B1Often

Yoga is a good stress-relieving activity.

🇬🇧English

Describes someone or something that is free from tension; not usually used to mean 'causing relaxation'.

A1Very Often

He looked relaxed after the holiday.

T
🇬🇧English
tranquil

Quiet, calm, and free from disturbance; more formal/literary than 'relaxing'.

B2Rarely

The lake was tranquil at dawn.

S
🇬🇧English
serene

Calm and untroubled in an elevated or poetic sense; more literary than 'relaxing'.

B2Rarely

She had a serene expression on her face.

C
🇬🇧English
comforting

Provides emotional support or consolation; may not imply physical relaxation.

A2Often

A warm drink was comforting on a cold night.

🇬🇧English

Describes a relaxed, easygoing attitude or atmosphere rather than causing relaxation.

A2Often

He's very laid-back about deadlines.

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How to pronounce relaxing and what this word means

relaxing means relaxing. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce relaxing

/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/

relaxing translation

relaxing

relaxing examples

Listening to gentle jazz while crocheting feels relaxing.

relaxing transcription

/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/, /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/

Questions about this word

relaxing meaning: what does it mean?

calming

relaxing pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

relaxing is pronounced as /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

relaxing definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Listening to gentle jazz while crocheting feels relaxing. Translation: Вязание под джаз — расслабляющее занятие.

Is relaxing part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, relaxing can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is relaxing part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, relaxing can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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