repose
1the state of resting or being at rest; sleep.
peace; tranquility; calm: rare moments of utter repose.
dignified calmness, as of manner; composure.
absence of movement, animation, etc.: When in repose, her face recalls the Mona Lisa.
to lie or be at rest, as from work, activity, etc.
to lie dead: His body will repose in the chapel for two days.
to be peacefully calm and quiet: The sea reposed under the tropical sun.
to lie or rest on something.
Archaic. to depend or rely on a person or thing.
to lay at rest; rest; refresh by rest (often used reflexively).
Origin of repose
1Other words from repose
- re·pos·ed·ly [ri-poh-zid-lee], /rɪˈpoʊ zɪd li/, adverb
- re·pos·ed·ness, noun
- re·pos·er, noun
Words that may be confused with repose
- re-pose, repose
Words Nearby repose
Other definitions for repose (2 of 3)
to put (confidence, trust, etc.) in a person or thing.
to put under the authority or at the disposal of a person.
Archaic. to deposit.
Origin of repose
2Other definitions for re-pose (3 of 3)
Origin of re-pose
3Words that may be confused with re-pose
- re-pose , repose
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How to use repose in a sentence
What he charts for us is the landscape of a tortured soul, where every avenue of repose or diversion — the chairs, the swing — is eventually removed, and he is left entirely alone.
Akram Khan delivers a powerful indictment of war in ‘Xenos’ at the Kennedy Center | Sarah Kaufman | November 19, 2021 | Washington PostTogether, they define a huge chunk of the state, tying together a ragtag bunch of quaint towns, a sneaky-good cold-weather wine region, and a vibe that oscillates between pastoral repose and artistic flair.
For example, the wooden casket lying in repose at the Supreme Court and in state at the Capitol remained firmly shut.
In Death, As In Life, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Balanced Being American And Jewish | LGBTQ-Editor | September 25, 2020 | No Straight NewsNow, however, microbiology in particular is discovering that there is no reposing, solid core within us, but rather a lurking void around which life’s dance unfurls.
What the Meadow Teaches Us - Issue 90: Something Green | Andreas Weber | September 16, 2020 | NautilusThe other, Sophie Berthelot, was allowed in so she could repose in aeternum next to her spouse, the chemist Marcellin.
And those in the middle mostly plow ahead, refreshed by the repose of spirit or soul so hard to find at the top or the bottom.
This is a still from a 2008 video called "repose (on the Plinthe)", by Vancouver artist Adad Hannah.
When the action summits, and when the characters are in a state of repose.
Hillary Clinton seemed to be in a rare moment of repose while the Middle East erupted.
Tausig possessed this repose in a technical way, and his touch was marvellous; but he never drew the tears to your eyes.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayJohn was baptizing at a large pool called Ænon-by-Saleim,—probably allegorical, meaning “Fountain of repose.”
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwayThis is often of great advantage, as the strength of repose is expressed to a great degree in restraint of movement.
Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickWhat reliance could repose upon a house, divided against itself—not safe from the extravagance and pillage of its own members?
He was scared from the world by its vices; and sometimes longed to repose his wearied spirit in the grave.
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British Dictionary definitions for repose (1 of 2)
/ (rɪˈpəʊz) /
a state of quiet restfulness; peace or tranquillity
dignified calmness of manner; composure
to place (oneself or one's body) in a state of quiet relaxation; lie or lay down at rest
(intr) to lie when dead, as in the grave
(intr ; foll by on, in, etc) formal to take support (from) or be based (on): your plan reposes on a fallacy
Origin of repose
1Derived forms of repose
- reposal, noun
- reposer, noun
- reposeful, adjective
- reposefully, adverb
- reposefulness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for repose (2 of 2)
/ (rɪˈpəʊz) /
to put (trust or confidence) in a person or thing
to place or put (an object) somewhere
Origin of repose
2Derived forms of repose
- reposal, noun
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