relaxing
/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण रिलैक्सिंग
आरामदायक, सुकून देने वाला, तनाव कम करने वाला
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helping you to rest and become less anxious
आरामदायक, सुकून देने वाला, तनाव कम करने वाला
- We had a relaxing weekend in the hills.
- Radhika finds gardening very relaxing.
- A hot bath is the most relaxing way to end the day.
+ 2 more examples
- I find soft music very relaxing.
- They spent a relaxing afternoon by the lake.
Synonyms restful soothing calming peaceful tranquil
Opposite stressful tiring exhausting
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
relaxing + noun
Before a noun, 'relaxing' describes something that makes you calm and rested: a relaxing holiday, a relaxing song.
Noun से पहले 'relaxing' उस चीज़ को बताता है जो आपको शांत और आरामदायक महसूस कराए: a relaxing holiday, a relaxing song।
- Radhika enjoys a relaxing walk by the river.
- Soft music is relaxing.
relaxing vs relaxed
'Relaxing' describes the thing that causes the feeling; 'relaxed' describes the person who feels it.
'Relaxing' भावना पैदा करने वाली चीज़ को बताता है; 'relaxed' उसे महसूस करने वाले व्यक्ति को।
- The trip was relaxing.
- We felt relaxed after the trip.
find + something + relaxing
After 'find', 'relaxing' tells how you judge the thing. The object comes between the two.
'Find' के बाद 'relaxing' बताता है कि आप उस चीज़ को कैसा आँकते हैं। Object दोनों के बीच आता है।
- I find gardening very relaxing.
- Many students find yoga relaxing before exams.
relax (verb) / relaxation (noun)
The verb is 'relax' and the noun is 'relaxation'. Do not use 'relax' as a noun.
Verb 'relax' और noun 'relaxation' है। 'Relax' को noun की तरह प्रयोग न करें।
- Take a break and relax.
- Reading is her form of relaxation.
+Collocations 4
relaxing + noun
holidaybathmusiceveningweekendatmosphere
- A relaxing bath helped her sleep better.
adverb + relaxing
verysodeeplytotallyextremelywonderfully
- The houseboat stay in Kerala was deeply relaxing.
verb + relaxing
findbesoundfeelprove
- I find a quiet corner of the library relaxing.
relaxing + activity
relaxing walkrelaxing driverelaxing hobbyrelaxing yoga
- A relaxing drive through the hills cleared his head.
“More examples 5
- A cup of masala chai on the balcony is very relaxing.
बालकनी में एक कप मसाला चाय बहुत आरामदायक लगती है।
- The hotel has a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
होटल का वातावरण शांत और सुकून देने वाला है।
- She spent a relaxing Sunday reading novels.
उसने रविवार उपन्यास पढ़ते हुए आराम से बिताया।
- Listening to old songs is relaxing after a long day.
लंबे दिन के बाद पुराने गीत सुनना सुकून देता है।
- Swimming is a relaxing way to spend the summer.
तैराकी गर्मी बिताने का आरामदायक तरीक़ा है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ I am feeling relaxing after the holiday.
✓ I am feeling relaxed after the holiday.
To describe how a person feels, use 'relaxed'.
व्यक्ति कैसा महसूस करता है यह बताने के लिए 'relaxed' का प्रयोग होता है।
✗ Music is good for relax.
✓ Music is good for relaxation.
After a preposition a noun is needed; the noun is 'relaxation'.
Preposition के बाद noun चाहिए; यहाँ noun 'relaxation' है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives describe calming things, with different strength.
ये adjectives शांत करने वाली चीज़ों को बताते हैं, तीव्रता में भिन्न।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Do not confuse relaxed (how a person feels) and relaxing (what makes a person feel calm), as in 'a relaxing holiday made me feel relaxed'.
Relaxed (व्यक्ति कैसा महसूस करता है) और relaxing (जो व्यक्ति को शांत महसूस कराए) में भ्रम न करें, जैसे 'a relaxing holiday made me feel relaxed'।