relaxation
[noun]
Synonyms: leisure, enjoyment, fun, pleasure, recreation, rest

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Antonyms: tension
Related Words: amusement, diversion, recreation, alleviation, assuagement, mitigation, relief

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English Thesaurus: fun, enjoyment, pleasure, good/great time, a blast, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

re‧lax‧a‧tion AC /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/ noun
[Word Family: adjective: relaxed, relaxing; verb: relax; noun: relaxation]

1. [uncountable and countable] a way of resting and enjoying yourself:
I play the piano for relaxation.
Meditation allows you to enter a state of deep relaxation.

2. [uncountable] the process of making rules on the control of something less strict
relaxation of
a relaxation of government regulations

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

relaxation
noun
I. time spent resting/sth you do to rest
ADJ. deep, great an ointment that helps muscle relaxation
complete, total | muscle/muscular
VERB + RELAXATION aid, promote Some people take up yoga to aid relaxation.
RELAXATION + NOUN exercises, techniques | therapy | class He goes to relaxation classes.
PREP. for ~ She listens to classical music for relaxation.
~ from a chance for relaxation from work
PHRASES a form/kind of relaxation, rest and relaxation, a state of relaxation

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

relaxation
II. making rules/controls less strict
ADJ. further | general | limited, partial, slight | temporary | gradual
VERB + RELAXATION call for, seek Financiers are calling for a relaxation of these stringent measures.
promise The government has promised further relaxations in foreign exchange controls.
PREP. ~ in/of a relaxation in the rules

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

fun noun [uncountable] especially spoken an experience or activity that is very enjoyable and exciting:
The course was fun.
Have you ever been windsurfing? It’s really good fun.
I just want to relax and have some fun.
It’ll be fun seeing all my old friends again.
Running around a freezing hockey field isn’t my idea of fun.
enjoyment noun [uncountable] the feeling you get when you enjoy doing something:
I get a lot of enjoyment out of working with young children.
pleasure noun [countable] an experience or activity that makes you feel happy and satisfied:
The game was a pleasure to watch.
One of her greatest pleasures was walking in the mountains.
Ted enjoyed the simple pleasures of life: his family, his home, and his garden.
good/great time noun [countable] especially spoken a time when you enjoyed yourself:
The kids all had a great time.
I remember the good times in Japan.
Were the 1960s really such great times?
a blast informal a very enjoyable experience – a very informal use:
The trip was a blast!
entertainment noun [uncountable] things such as performances and films which are intended to be enjoyable:
Three musicians provided the entertainment.
What do you do for entertainment around here?
They hired two dancers for entertainment.
relaxation noun [uncountable] a way of resting and enjoying yourself:
I play the piano for relaxation.
Her work left little time for relaxation.
leisure noun [uncountable] the time when you are not working, when you can enjoy yourself – used especially in compounds:
leisure activities
the leisure industry
People have more leisure time.
recreation noun [uncountable and countable] formal activities that you do to enjoy yourself:
recreation facilities
The park is not just a place for recreation.
nice especially spoken pleasant or enjoyable:
Did you have a nice day?
It was nice to be back home again.
lovely especially British English informal very nice:
We had a lovely time at the beach.
The hotel was lovely.
enjoyable giving you pleasure:
We had a very enjoyable evening.
wonderful very enjoyable:
It was a wonderful concert.
The food was wonderful.
great (also brilliant British English) informal very enjoyable:
‘How was the party?’ ‘It was great!’
We all had a brilliant time.
charming used about something that seems pleasant and has a lot of qualities that make you like it:
a charming little village in the Italian countryside
I thought the restaurant was rather charming.
delightful formal very pleasant or enjoyable:
There are many delightful walks in the area.
a delightful evening
pleasurable formal a pleasurable experience or feeling is one that you enjoy:
Shopping in the old city can be a pleasurable experience.
a pleasurable feeling of relief

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲