noun / verb
repose
rih-POHZ/rɪˈpəʊz/
Peaceful rest or stillness, or to rest in this state.
The sleeping adult enjoys peaceful repose beneath a light blanket.
Etymology
The central idea is stopping or resting, with re- perhaps serving as an intensifier. A cessation of activity became a state of rest or sleep, and also freedom from disturbance.
In context
in a state of body and mind whose restoration evidently depended upon entire Repose
More examples
- The cat reposes on a cushion beside the window.
- Her face has a look of complete repose.
- He spends the afternoon reposing in his favorite chair.
Forms
repose · reposes · reposed · reposing
Similar words
- rest
- More general; can mean simply taking a break from activity.
- tranquility
- Emphasizes calm and freedom from disturbance rather than physical rest.
- recline
- Specifies leaning or lying back, without necessarily resting peacefully.