at-ease
Military relaxation command
At-ease is a military command allowing soldiers to relax from the position of attention.
The stance permits shifting weight and moving slightly while remaining in place.
Outside military contexts, at-ease describes a relaxed, comfortable state: He seemed perfectly at-ease among strangers.
The hyphenated form typically modifies nouns: an at-ease posture.
Free of stress
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- settledNo longer in question
- calmFree from agitation
- unwoundReleased from coils
cozy · lounging · resting · peaceful · tranquil · unhurried · mellow · serene
Had confidence restored
- calmedMade tranquil
- soothedCalmed or comforted
- unburdenedFreed from a load
- relievedNo longer anxious
worry-free · untroubled · secure · safe · comforted · stress-free · lightened · pacified
Formal military relaxation stance
- stand downWithdraw from readiness
- formationCreation or arrangement
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- drillHole-boring device
inspection · dismissed · attention · relaxed stance · ceremony · barracks · salute · officer
Sure of oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- naturalNot artificially produced
- unaffectedNot changed or influenced
graceful · charming · composed · sociable · approachable · unflustered · smooth · charismatic
relaxed
Free of stress
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- settledNo longer in question
- calmFree from agitation
unwound · cozy · lounging · resting · peaceful · tranquil · unhurried · mellow · serene · content
reassured
Had confidence restored
- calmedMade tranquil
- soothedCalmed or comforted
- unburdenedFreed from a load
relieved · worry-free · untroubled · secure · safe · comforted · stress-free · lightened · pacified · consoled
parade rest
Formal military relaxation stance
- stand downWithdraw from readiness
- formationCreation or arrangement
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
drill · inspection · dismissed · attention · relaxed stance · ceremony · barracks · salute · officer · ranks
confident
Sure of oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
- naturalNot artificially produced
unaffected · graceful · charming · composed · sociable · approachable · unflustered · smooth · charismatic · affable
at-easeattention
Focused mental awareness
at attention · standing at attention · parade rest · brace · stiff
at-easeill at ease
Feeling social discomfort
uneasy · ill-at-ease · uncomfortable · tense · anxious
at, ease, easy, easily, easiness, uneasy, uneasiness, easeful, easier