relaxing
Translation
relaxing, calming, restful
Examples
I had a relaxing bath.
I had a relaxing bath.
Listening to music is very relaxing.
Listening to music is very relaxing.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) relaxing to have a calming quality Listening to music is relaxing.
a relaxing ((noun)) describing something that causes relaxation I had a relaxing vacation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: calming, soothing, restful; Antonyms: stressful, agitating, tense
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'relax'. The '-ing' suffix indicates something that *causes* the feeling of relaxation.
Memory Tips
'Relaxed' describes how you feel. 'Relaxing' describes the thing that makes you feel that way. A vacation is relaxing; after the vacation, you feel relaxed.