relaxing
Easing the mind
Relaxing describes something that reduces tension and promotes calm.
A relaxing activity, environment, or experience allows stress to melt away: After a long week, I just want a relaxing evening at home.
The word functions as both a present participle of relax and as a standalone adjective.
What counts as relaxing varies wildly by person—some find a hot bath relaxing while others need vigorous exercise to unwind.
Undisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
- peacefulFree from disturbance
gentle · composed · unruffled · placid · equanimity · zen · poise · centered
Release stored pressure
- destressRelieve mental tension
- loosenReduce tension or grip
- easeLack of strain
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
mellow · recline · unbend · release · breathe · exhale · stretch · yoga
Soft tissue manipulation
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
- balmHealing topical preparation
- bathWashing in water
warm · soft · gentle · calming · comforting · therapeutic · healing · melodic
nap
Brief daytime rest
snooze · rest · catnap · drowse · shuteye · dreamland · lullaby · pillow · bedtime · resting
tranquility
Undisturbed peacefulness
peaceful · gentle · composed · unruffled · placid · equanimity · zen · poise · centered · mellow
decompress
Release stored pressure
chill · mellow · recline · unbend · release · breathe · exhale · stretch · yoga · meditation
massage
Soft tissue manipulation
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
- balmHealing topical preparation
bath · warm · soft · gentle · calming · comforting · therapeutic · healing · melodic · hypnotic
hobby
Recreational leisure activity
- pastimeRecreational pursuit
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- vacationLeisure time away
holiday · downtime · respite · break · entertainment · amusement · diversion · reading · hammock · lounging
- pastimeshobbies, amusement, puzzles, cards, crafting
- sittingchair, couch, bench, stool, recliner
- bedtimesleeping, pajamas, napping, resting, bedtime story
- idlenessdoing nothing, idling, loafing, lounging, lazing
- leisurely activitiesstrolling, lounging, wandering, daydreaming, sightseeing
- Leisurely Pastimeslounging, resting, lazing, idling, chilling
relaxingstressful
Causing worry or tension
stressing · tense · nerve-racking · nerve-wracking · high-pressure
relaxingstimulating
Arousing interest or energy
exciting · exhilarating · energizing · invigorating · thrilling
relax, relaxed, lax, relaxation, relaxes, laxative, laxity, laxness, relaxant