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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Scrolling through a "relaxing jazz piano playlist" with over 370,000 saves on Spotify, he spots that top featured artists that rack up hundreds of thousands of monthly listens have unverified accounts.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
You fill your mornings with things that you love and sound relaxing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
The main living and dining areas flow into one another, creating an airy setting for entertaining or relaxing at home.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Compared with the control, they described the Hinoki aroma as more relaxing, comfortable, likable, elegant, nostalgic, and woody.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
“Yes, yes, of course,” Papa said, looking up, his face relaxing.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
