Resting

//ˈɹɛstɪŋ//

Synonyms for "resting" (75 found)

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Closest matches (15)

at rest calm cloistered cool dormant dwindling

Noun(6 words)

break breather caesura cessation confidence demurral

Adjective(3 words)

dead dead as hector deceased

Strong matches (23)

Adjective(5 words)

extinct fey idle lifeless low

Noun(9 words)

gap halt halting hiatus inactivity interregnum interruption lapse moratorium

halcyon hushed idle impassive inactive isolated leisure moldering pacific

Related words (37)

Noun(8 words)

pause recess reliance repose respite stoppage stopping suspension

peaceable peaceful placid quiescent quiet reposeful reposing restful secluded sequestered serene sheltered smooth still stoic stolid subsiding tranquil undisturbed unmoved

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unperturbed unruffled untroubled waning

Adjective(5 words)

pushing up daisies six feet under stiff unemployed whilom

Related word relations

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8 relation types

causes

29 entries

becoming envigorated becoming less fatigued being late to work being no longer tired being rested doing nothing dreaming fall asleep falling asleep feel better feel revived feeling better feeling less tired feeling refreshed feeling well rested get renewed energy

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derived

9 entries

bitchy resting face nonresting resting bitch face resting face resting potential resting spore resting-place restingly unresting

form of

1 entries

rest

has prerequisite

15 entries

eliminating activity free time lots of beer and pot no effort not being really active peaceful place quiet place quiet time quietness relaxation release of control sleep stopping of movement time tiredness

has subevent

22 entries

breathe breathe deeply close eyes day dream dream fall asleep falling asleep fantasize about favorite tech teacher feel relaxed going to sleep idea strikes lying down new ideas play with computer prop up feet read book

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is a

1 entries

having rest

related to

6 entries

growth interlude rest resting place stationary unemployed

used for

39 entries

becoming rested being refreshed dreaming dreams drinking cup of tea eliminating fatigue fighting diseases getting strength back healing of injuries letting body recover letting mind recover new perspective peace preparing for event reading book recharging batteriies

Showing 16 of 39 words.

Sample sentences

12 total sentences available.

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Do you feel like resting?

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Which one will be our final resting place?

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Stop resting your elbows on the table.

Source: tatoeba (39634)

He was listening with his chin resting on his hand.

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