repose (Meaning)

Wordnet

repose (n)

freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

the absence of mental stress or anxiety

a disposition free from stress or emotion

Wordnet

repose (v)

put or confide something in a person or thing

be inherent or innate in

lie when dead

lean in a comfortable resting position

put in a horizontal position

to put something (eg trust) in something

Webster

repose (v.)

To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit.

To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or quiet; to compose; to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose one's self on a couch.

To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust.

A lying at rest; sleep; rest; quiet.

Rest of mind; tranquillity; freedom from uneasiness; also, a composed manner or deportment.

A rest; a pause.

That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want repose.

Webster

repose (v. i.)

To lie at rest; to rest.

Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.

To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand.

repose Sentence Examples

  1. The still lake was a perfect mirror, reflecting the distant mountains in serene repose.
  2. The painting captured the reposeful expression of a child sleeping soundly in her crib.
  3. The monastery offered a sanctuary of repose for weary souls seeking peace and solitude.
  4. The gentle breeze carried the petals of blossoming roses, casting a delicate scent of repose upon the garden.
  5. In the cool evening air, the leaves of the trees seemed to breathe in repose, softly rustling in the twilight.
  6. The symphony's final strains faded into silence, leaving a lingering sense of repose and tranquility.
  7. The ancient rock formation had witnessed countless storms, yet now it stood in repose, its weathered surface smooth and timeworn.
  8. The statue of the Buddha was a symbol of perfect repose, its face exuding an aura of calm serenity.
  9. The tired hiker finally reached the summit and sank into a state of repose, reveling in the breathtaking view.
  10. The rolling hills seemed to slumber in repose, their contours creating a gentle tapestry of nature's artistry.

FAQs About the word repose

freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility), the absence of mental stress or anxiety, a disposition free from stress or emotion, put or confide som

rest, bed, slumbering, nap,resting, slumber, sleep, napping, snoozing, catnapping

wake, consciousness, wake,consciousness,wakefulness, insomnia, insomnia, wakefulness, sleeplessness,sleeplessness

The still lake was a perfect mirror, reflecting the distant mountains in serene repose.

The painting captured the reposeful expression of a child sleeping soundly in her crib.

The monastery offered a sanctuary of repose for weary souls seeking peace and solitude.

The gentle breeze carried the petals of blossoming roses, casting a delicate scent of repose upon the garden.