relaxing

Describes something that makes you feel calm and free from stress or worry.

ruОписывает то, что заставляет вас чувствовать себя спокойно и свободно от стресса или беспокойства.esQue produce una sensación de calma y ausencia de estrés o preocupación.frDécrit ce qui vous fait sentir calme et libre de stress ou d'inquiétude, ou ce qui procure une sensation de détente et de repos.deBeschreibt etwas, das einen ruhig und entspannt macht und Stress oder Unruhe lindert.ptDescreve algo que faz você se sentir calmo e livre de estresse ou preocupação; que proporciona descanso ou alívio da tensão.zh形容使人感到平静、放松、无压力或无忧虑的事物。arيصف شيئًا يجعلك تشعر بالهدوء والاسترخاء ويخفف التوتر أو القلق، مثل نشاط أو جو مريح يبعث على الراحة النفسية.

1. Calming or soothing A2 formal

   Making you feel calm, peaceful, and free from stress or worry.

   • I find listening to classical music very relaxing.
   • A warm bath after a long day is incredibly relaxing.
   • The spa offered a relaxing atmosphere with soft lighting.

   ruРасслабляющийesRelajantefrRelaxant, apaisantdeEntspannendptRelaxantezh令人放松的arمُرِيح

   Synonymes: calmingcomfortingpeacefulrestfulsedativesoothingtranquiltranquilizing

   Antonymes: disturbingstressfulupsettingworrying

2. Not demanding A2 informal

   Requiring little effort or mental energy; easy and restful.

   • We had a relaxing weekend just watching movies.
   • The vacation was so relaxing; we did nothing but sleep.
   • Reading a simple novel can be a relaxing activity.

   ruРасслабляющийesQue no exige esfuerzofrreposant, peu exigeantdeEntspannendptRelaxantezh轻松的arمُرِيح

   Synonymes: calmingeasyeffortlessgentleleisurelyrestfulsoothingtranquilundemanding

   Antonymes: arduouschallengingdemandingdifficultexactinghardstressfultaxing

• more relaxing comparative form
• most relaxing superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming less tense, anxious, or rigid; to rest or engage in a leisure activity.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по снижению напряжения, тревоги или скованности; отдыхать или заниматься досугом.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de reducir la tensión, la ansiedad o la rigidez; descansar o dedicarse al ocio.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire la tension, l'anxiété ou la raideur ; se détendre ou se livrer à des activités de loisir. Peut aussi signifier rendre quelque chose moins strict ou moins tendu.deDeutsches Verb, das die Verminderung von Anspannung, Angst oder Verkrampfung bezeichnet; sich erholen oder einer Freizeitbeschäftigung nachgehen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir tensão, ansiedade ou rigidez; descansar ou dedicar-se ao lazer.zh表示减轻紧张、焦虑或拘束的动作；休息或进行休闲活动。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على تخفيف التوتر أو القلق أو التصلب؛ أي الاسترخاء أو الراحة أو قضاء وقت الفراغ.

1. Become less tense A2 formal

   To become free from tension, anxiety, or stress; to rest.

   • She relaxed in a warm bath after a long day.
   • He finds it hard to relax before an exam.
   • Take a deep breath and try to relax your muscles.

   ruРасслабитьсяesRelajarsefrSe détendredeSich entspannenptRelaxarzh放松arاسترخى

   Synonymes: calm downchilldecompressdestressloosen upsettle downtake it easyunwind

   Antonymes: strainstresstensetighten

2. Make less strict B2 formal

   To make rules, laws, or conditions less severe or strict.

   • The government decided to relax the lockdown restrictions.
   • The school relaxed its dress code policy.
   • They relaxed the requirements for the scholarship program.

   ruОслабитьesRelajar, flexibilizarfrassouplirdeLockernptFlexibilizarzh放宽arتخفيف الصرامة

   Synonymes: easeloosenmitigatemoderatesoftentemper

   Antonymes: intensifystiffenstrengthentighten

• relaxed past participle
• relaxed past simple
• relaxing present participle
• relaxes third person singular