laying back
Settling into repose
Laying back describes reclining or assuming a relaxed, recumbent position, as in She was laying back on the pillows.
It also conveys adopting a passive or unhurried approach to a situation rather than taking aggressive action: The team was laying back in the first half, waiting for their opponent to tire.
In music, laying back refers to playing slightly behind the beat to create a relaxed, groove-oriented feel.
- recliningLeaning backward at rest
- loungingReclining in idleness
- stretch outExtend to full length
- lie downAssume a horizontal position
- unwindRelease accumulated tension
decompress · easy does it · sprawl · couch potato · leisure · mellow out · detachment · repose · taking it easy · idleness · letting go · veg out · zoning out · chill · chilled out · nonchalance · meditate · carefreeness
- relaxation techniquesdeep relaxation, relaxing, muscle relaxation, body scan, body warmth
laying backsitting upright
Seated with back straight
standing up · leaning forward · bolt upright · crouching · kneeling
laying backgoing all out
Exerting total effort
hustling · striving · grinding · bearing down · pushing forward
laying backstressing out
Experiencing acute anxiety
wound up · anxious · tense · uptight · high-strung
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