unlax
Definition
- Verb:
- To become less tense, rigid, or anxious; to release physical or mental tension. This verb describes the process of entering a state of relaxation.
Usage
The verb "unlax" is used to describe the action of making oneself or someone else relaxed. It is synonymous with "relax" but is less common in modern usage. It is typically used in informal contexts.
Examples
- Verb:
- After a long week of work, he needed to unlax with a good book.
- The soothing music helped her unlax completely.
- You should try to unlax before the big meeting.
Advanced Usage
- Reflexive Use: The verb can be used reflexively, though this is often implied.
- He sat down to unlax (himself) for a few minutes.
Variants and Related Words
- Unlaxed (adjective): Describes a state of being relaxed.
- She felt completely unlaxed after the massage.
- Unlaxing (adjective or present participle): Describing something that causes relaxation or the act of becoming relaxed.
- It was an unlaxing evening by the fire.
Synonyms
- Relax: To become less tense or rigid.
- Unwind: To relax after a period of work or tension.
- De-stress: To relieve stress.
- Loosen up: To become more relaxed.
Antonyms
- Tense: To become tense or anxious.
- Stress: To subject to pressure or tension.
Related Phrases
- To unlax one's muscles: To deliberately relax one's physical body.
- The therapist told him to unlax his muscles.
- To unlax one's mind: To release mental stress or worry.
- Meditation is a good way to unlax your mind.
Verb
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cause to feel relaxed
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A hot bath always relaxes me
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