Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Repose.
How to pronounce repose:
Def 1 US
Repose - as a noun
Freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
Example: "Took his repose by the swimming pool"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ease4relaxation17rest4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inactivity18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The absence of mental stress or anxiety
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ataraxisheartsease13peace9peace of mindpeacefulness19serenity11A disposition free from stress or emotion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
placidity17quiet14serenity11tranquility23tranquillity24Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calm8calmness12composure15equanimity24Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Repose - as a verb
Put or confide something in a person or thing
Example: "These philosophers reposed the law in the people"
Lie when dead
Example: "Mao reposes in his mausoleum"
Lean in a comfortable resting position
Example: "He was reposing on the couch"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recline9recumbHypernyms (Closely Related)
lie3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put in a horizontal position
Example: "Lay the books on the table"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lay6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lay6place9pose6position10put5set3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To put something (eg trust) in something
Example: "The nation reposed its confidence in the king"
Example Sentences
"She found solace and repose in the peaceful garden."
"After a long day at work, he sought repose in his favorite armchair."
"The painting exuded a feeling of calm and repose."
"The resort offers a luxurious repose away from the bustling city."
"He lay down on the soft grass, seeking repose under the shade of a tree."
Word Game Points
Is REPOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, repose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REPOSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is REPOSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, repose is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREPOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is REPOSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, repose is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREPOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
