RESTING Synonyms
37 hypernyms for resting. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for RESTING
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| drowsing | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • half asleep | ||||||
| idleness | noun n | |||||
noun • having no employment • the quality of lacking substance or value • the trait of being idle out of a reluctance to work | ||||||
| leisure | noun n | |||||
noun • time available for ease and relaxation • freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity | ||||||
| nap | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a period of time spent sleeping • a soft or fuzzy surface texture • the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave • sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) • a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes verb • take a siesta | ||||||
| reclining | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position | ||||||
| relaxing | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • affording physical or mental rest | ||||||
| siesta | noun n | |||||
noun • a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries) | ||||||
| sleeping | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • the state of being asleep • quiet and inactive restfulness • the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate adjective satellite • lying with head on paws as if sleeping | ||||||
| slumber | verb v | |||||
noun • a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended • a dormant or quiescent state verb • be asleep | ||||||
| snooze | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) verb • sleep lightly or for a short period of time | ||||||
| dozing | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • a light fitful sleep verb • sleep lightly or for a short period of time | ||||||
| lounging | verb v | |||||
noun • an upholstered seat for more than one person • a room (as in a hotel or airport) with seating where people can wait verb • sit or recline comfortably • be about a place without any apparent purpose | ||||||
| reposing | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • the absence of mental stress or anxiety • a disposition free from stress or emotion verb • put or confide something in a person or thing • be inherent or innate in • lie when dead • lean in a comfortable resting position • put in a horizontal position • to put something (eg trust) in something | ||||||
| unwinding | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
verb • reverse the winding or twisting of • separate the tangles of • become less tense, rest, or take one's ease • cause to feel relaxed | ||||||
| repose | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • the absence of mental stress or anxiety • a disposition free from stress or emotion verb • put or confide something in a person or thing • be inherent or innate in • lie when dead • lean in a comfortable resting position • put in a horizontal position • to put something (eg trust) in something | ||||||
| confidence | noun n | |||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • a feeling of trust (in someone or something) • a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable • a trustful relationship • a secret that is confided or entrusted to another | ||||||
| hiatus | noun n | |||||
noun • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something • a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript) • a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure | ||||||
| inactivity | noun n | |||||
noun • the state of being inactive • a disposition to remain inactive or inert • being inactive; being less active | ||||||
| lie | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth • Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968) • position or manner in which something is situated verb • be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position • be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position • originate (in) • be and remain in a particular state or condition • tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive • have a place in relation to something else • assume a reclining position | ||||||
| moratorium | noun n | |||||
noun • a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged • suspension of an ongoing activity | ||||||