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Meaning of relaxations
The primary meaning of the word "relaxations" refers to the state of being free from tension or anxiety.
Etymology of relaxations
The word "relaxations" has its roots in the Latin word "relaxare," which means to loosen or to relax, and is a combination of "re" (meaning again or anew) and "laxare" (meaning to loosen).
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of making something less tight or less severe, and has evolved to include the concept of reducing mental or physical tension.
Synonyms
leisure
recreation
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness
repose
rest
ease
comfort
relaxation
unwinding
loosening
calming
soothing
calming down
tranquillizing
pacifying
mollifying
alleviating
mitigating
easing
soothing
assuaging
gentle
leniency
indulgence
laxity
indulging
pampering
sparing
clemency
mercy
lenity
gentleness
softness
mildness
tenderness
Definitions
- The word "relaxations" is defined by Oxford Languages as a plural noun that refers to the state of being free from tension or anxiety, or the act of making something less tight or less severe.
- * It can also refer to a reduction in severity or a mitigation of something.
Usage Examples
- The company offers various relaxations and leisure activities to its employees to help them reduce stress.
- * The new policy includes relaxations in the rules to make it easier for people to access the service.
- * The therapist recommended regular relaxations and meditation to help manage anxiety.