relaxes
Takes it easy
Relaxes is to become or make less tense, rigid, or strict.
Muscles relax after exertion.
A person relaxes by unwinding: She relaxes with a glass of wine after work.
Rules or standards can be relaxed—made less demanding: The company relaxed its dress code.
A relaxed atmosphere is informal and easygoing.
Gently relieves distress
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- quietsReduces noise or agitation
settles · mellows · composes · placates · pacifies · stills · hushes · gentles
Reduces severity of
- easesReduces severity or difficulty
- reducesMakes less in quantity
- lessensMakes smaller in degree
- diminishesBecomes smaller or weaker
mitigates · lightens · soothes · assuages · moderates · abates · tempers · dulls
Releases tension gradually
- releasesLets go or publishes
- slackensReduces tension or pace
- loosensDecreases tightness or tension
- softensReduces intensity or hardness
eases · stretches · unknots · unclenches · limbering · supples · flexes · unties
Lies back restfully
- napsShort periods of rest
- loungesReclines idly or waiting areas
- dozesSleeps lightly, briefly
- snoozesBrief periods of rest
siestas · catnaps · reposes · slumbers · sprawls · sleeps · hammock · chills
Engages in focused contemplation
- breathesInhales and exhales
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- zenMeditative calm
- centersMiddle locations or hubs
grounds · mindfulness · contemplates · reflects · qigong · stretches · mantras · visualization
soothes
Gently relieves distress
quiets · settles · mellows · composes · placates · pacifies · stills · hushes · gentles · eases
alleviates
Reduces severity of
diminishes · mitigates · lightens · soothes · assuages · moderates · abates · tempers · dulls · subdues
unwinds
Releases tension gradually
softens · eases · stretches · unknots · unclenches · limbering · supples · flexes · unties · frees
reclines
Lies back restfully
snoozes · siestas · catnaps · reposes · slumbers · sprawls · sleeps · hammock · chills · lazes
meditates
Engages in focused contemplation
centers · grounds · mindfulness · contemplates · reflects · qigong · stretches · mantras · visualization · pranayama
vacations
Extended leisure breaks
weekends · holidays · recreation · pastimes · downtime · entertainment · beach · spa · resort · countryside
cozy
Warm and snug
homey · nestles · slippers · robe · blanket · armchair · recliner · hearth · warmth · soft
- slowing downbraking, brakes, crawl, coasts, creep
- settling downmarriage, marries, homeownership, buying a house, starting a family
- relaxed fitRoomy garment style
- hair relaxer
- muscle relaxerDrug reducing involuntary contractions
- relaxation techniquesMethods for reducing stress
- relaxed fit jeansRoomy casual denim pants
- relaxed moodUnhurried emotional state
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