relaxing

/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

relaxing — adjective

  • relaxingpositive
  • more relaxingcomparative
  • most relaxingsuperlative

1. calming and pleasant in a way that lets your body or mind rest, so you stop feel

1.形容詞A2
釋義

calming and pleasant in a way that lets your body or mind rest, so you stop feeling tense, tired, or worried — for example, a warm bath, slow music, or a quiet walk in the park.

例句

Lien finds painting watercolours in the garden very relaxing after work.

find + something + relaxing

A warm bath with lavender oil is the most relaxing part of Soraya's day.

the most relaxing + noun phrase

同義詞
  • calming

    very close in meaning; often used for sounds, scents, and voices

  • soothing

    stronger sense of easing pain or distress, not just everyday tiredness

  • restful

    emphasises providing rest, often for places or activities rather than experiences

  • peaceful

    focuses on the absence of noise or disturbance rather than the calming effect

反義詞
  • stressful

    causes worry and tension instead of calm

  • tiring

    drains energy rather than restoring it

  • stimulating

    wakes the mind up; the opposite of letting it rest

文法句型

very + relaxing

find something relaxing

用法筆記

Gradable: takes 'very', 'so', 'really', 'incredibly'. Often follows 'find' with a personal subject ('I find yoga relaxing'). Distinguish from 'relaxed', which describes the person who feels calm — 'relaxing' describes what makes them feel that way.

常見錯誤

❌I felt very relaxing after the massage.
✅I felt very relaxed after the massage.
💡the person who feels calm is 'relaxed'; the thing that causes the feeling is 'relaxing'.
❌The music was relaxed.
✅The music was relaxing.
💡music can't feel calm; it makes the listener feel calm.