Repose
n.calm, joyfulliterary
What it means
A state of restful calm, stillness, or dignified ease.
Reach for it when using graceful language for restorative or composed rest
The shaded courtyard offered an hour of repose after the journey.
Choose between these
6- everyday
recovery from effort is the simple point
not when Rest may be restless or brief.
- warm
tension is released
not when Relaxation is more everyday.
- warm
temporary relief from strain is central
not when Respite implies a preceding burden.
- formal
calm self-command is visible
not when Composure is not physical rest.
- literary
peaceful stillness shapes the atmosphere
not when Quietude can describe a place.
- literary
deep freedom from disturbance matters
not when Tranquility need not involve resting.
Said against
3- agitation
- exertion
- restlessness
It naturally appears in
3- hour of repose
An hour of repose restored her concentration.
- peaceful repose
The old dog lay in peaceful repose by the stove.
- place of repose
The alcove became a place of repose for visitors.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English noun sense: rest or tranquility opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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