relaxation

noun
UK: /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
US: /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/

  1. The state of being free from tension and anxiety.

    1. Yoga is for relaxation.
    2. After work, I need relaxation to unwind from the day's stresses using deep breathing.

  2. An activity that you do for pleasure and to relax.

    1. Reading is my relaxation.
    2. Gardening provides relaxation and a sense of accomplishment for many people.

  3. The process of loosening or becoming less tense.

    1. Relaxation of rules is good.
    2. The government announced a relaxation of the previous strict environmental regulations.

Synonyms

rest leisure ease recreation downtime calm peace relief

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "relaxation" in English means: The state of being free from tension and anxiety., An activity that you do for pleasure and to relax., The process of loosening or becoming less tense..

The phonetic transcription of "relaxation" is /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "relaxation": rest, leisure, ease, recreation, downtime, calm, peace, relief.

Example usage of "relaxation": "Yoga is for relaxation.". More examples on the page.