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relaxing

[/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/]
adjective/verb (gerund/present participle)
relaxante; descontraído
1. (adjective) Causing someone to feel calm and free from tension or anxiety
A relaxing massage helped ease my stress.
Uma massagem relaxante ajudou a aliviar meu estresse.
2. (verb) Present participle of relax; to become or make less tense, anxious, or rigid
I'm relaxing on the couch after work.
Estou me relaxando no sofá depois do trabalho.
3. (verb) To become less strict or rigid about something
The teacher is relaxing the homework requirements.
A professora está relaxando os requisitos de lição de casa.
NYC Slang
chill; laid-back
Synonyms
calmingsoothingpeacefultranquilunwindingde-stressing
Antonyms
stressfultenseagitatinganxiety-inducinggrueling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relaxante; descontraído
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
relaxante
Standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
relaxante; tranquilo
Often used colloquially as 'tranquilo' (chill/laid-back)
Portugal
relaxante; descontraído
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese; may also use 'tranquilo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

take it easy
kick back
let loose
unwind
chill out
take a breather
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