repose (Meaning)
repose (n)
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
a disposition free from stress or emotion
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
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.
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.
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repose Sentence Examples
- 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.
- In the cool evening air, the leaves of the trees seemed to breathe in repose, softly rustling in the twilight.
- The symphony's final strains faded into silence, leaving a lingering sense of repose and tranquility.
- The ancient rock formation had witnessed countless storms, yet now it stood in repose, its weathered surface smooth and timeworn.
- The statue of the Buddha was a symbol of perfect repose, its face exuding an aura of calm serenity.
- The tired hiker finally reached the summit and sank into a state of repose, reveling in the breathtaking view.
- 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
bed, napping, slumber, slumbering, sleep,resting, nap, rest, catnapping, shut-eye
wake,consciousness, wake, consciousness, insomnia,wakefulness, wakefulness, insomnia,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.
