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Definition of relaxing

relaxing

/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
re · lax · ing
Adverb:relaxingly
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• adjective

1

Reducing tension or anxiety; promoting rest, comfort, and peace of mind.

Example

"Listening to classical music while reading a book is a wonderfully relaxing way to spend a rainy afternoon."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'relaxing' (which describes an activity or environment that causes calm, such as 'a relaxing massage') with 'relaxed' (which describes the calm state a person feels, such as 'I feel relaxed').

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as the participial adjective from the verb 'relax', which derives from Latin 'relaxare' ('to loosen again, slacken, or ease'), from 're-' ('again, back') and 'laxus' ('loose, wide').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Relaxing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/relaxing
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