repose

noun
UK: /rɪˈpəʊz/
US: /rɪˈpoʊz/

  1. A state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.

    1. She needs repose after a long day.
    2. The garden offers a peaceful place for quiet repose and reflection.

  2. Freedom from activity; inactivity.

    1. The company is in a period of repose.
    2. After the intense project, the team enjoyed a brief period of repose before starting the next one.

Synonyms

rest sleep tranquility relaxation peace calm
repose verb

  1. To lie or be at rest.

    1. The cat reposed on the sofa.
    2. After dinner, he likes to repose in his favorite armchair with a book.

  2. To lie in a grave or be dead.

    1. He now reposes in the family tomb.
    2. The soldier reposes peacefully, having served his country with honor.

  3. To place (confidence, trust, etc.) in someone or something.

    1. I repose my trust in you.
    2. The success of the mission reposes entirely on the team's ability to cooperate effectively.
repose adjective

  1. Lying at rest.

    1. The painting features a reposing figure.
    2. The artist chose to depict the goddess in a reposing pose, suggesting tranquility.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "repose" in English means: A state of rest, sleep, or tranquility., Freedom from activity; inactivity..

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

Synonyms for "repose": rest, sleep, tranquility, relaxation, peace, calm.

Example usage of "repose": "She needs repose after a long day.". More examples on the page.