relax
verb (used with object)
to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax.
relaxing
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present participleof relax.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And though my knee pain hadn’t been fixed, I found the experience relaxing.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
My first sail on Lake Michigan was quieter and more relaxing than I expected, but my favorite detail was the tiny gas grill attached to the rail of the Catalina 27.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
The experience: Varied based on practitioner, but we found it to be overall a deeply relaxing and calming treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
If having a relaxing weekend is important to you but not to him, that difference will eventually become a larger issue.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Walter and I are relaxing between the matinée and evening show when there’s a soft rapping on our door.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
