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UNWINDING

(verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Unwinding.

Unwinding - as a verb

Reverse the winding or twisting of

Example: "Unwind a ball of yarn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unroll6wind off
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wind8

Separate the tangles of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disentangle13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
undo5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

Example: "He relaxed in the hot tub"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decompress17loosen uprelax12slow downunbend9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to feel relaxed

Example: "A hot bath always relaxes me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loosen upmake relaxedrelax12unlaxunstrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Unwinding - as a noun

The act by which something is unwound.

Unwinding - as an adjective

Not winding or meandering; straight, direct.

Example: "The long and unwinding road to recovery"

Example Sentences

"I enjoy unwinding after a long day at work."
"Yoga is a great way to achieve relaxation and unwinding."
"Reading a book is my favorite method of unwinding."
"Taking a warm bath is perfect for unwinding and relieving stress."
"Listening to calming music helps in the process of unwinding."
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Word Game Points

Is UNWINDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, unwinding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNWINDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is UNWINDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, unwinding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNWINDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is UNWINDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, unwinding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNWINDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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