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relaxing

v.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ɹiˈɫæksɪŋ// UK //ɹɪlˈæksɪŋ// re·lax·ing General-service

v. making you feel calm and less worried. You use this to describe activities or places that help you rest.

v. tending to reduce tension or stress; providing a sense of rest and tranquility.


SIMPLE

A warm bath is very relaxing after a long day.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel garden provides a relaxing atmosphere where guests can escape the noise of the city.

COMPLEX

While some find high-intensity sports invigorating, others prefer the relaxing cadence of a slow walk through the countryside to clear their minds.

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Usage

Typically used to describe an experience or environment rather than a person's internal feeling, which is usually 'relaxed'.

Pitfall

I feel very relaxing today.I feel very relaxed today.Adjectives ending in -ing describe the thing that causes the feeling; use -ed to describe the person experiencing the feeling.

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