Resting Synonyms and Antonyms

rĕstĭng
Taking rest
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. relaxing
  2. unbending
  3. unwinding
  4. reposing
  5. reclining
  6. lying-down
  7. stretched-out
  8. composing oneself
  9. at-ease
  10. at-rest
  11. quiet
  12. quiescent
  13. dormant
  14. comfortable
  15. lounging
  16. loafing
  17. taking-a-break
  18. taking a breathing spell
  19. enjoying a lull
  20. sleeping
  21. dozing
  22. drowsing
  23. napping
  24. taking a siesta
  25. recessing
  26. taking a vacation
  27. having a holiday
  28. resting up
  29. taking it easy
  30. take-a-breather
Situated
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. lying
  2. located
  3. based on
  4. established
  5. set-on
  6. settled on
  7. abed
  8. seated
  9. incumbent
  10. standing on
  11. propped on
  12. supported by
  13. held by
  14. nonactive
  15. reposing
  16. reclining
  17. repose
  18. static
  19. upon
Be inherent or innate in
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. residing
  2. reposing
  3. lying
  4. existing
  5. dwelling
  6. consisting
Stay the same; remain in a certain state
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. unwinding
  2. ceasing
  3. remaining
  4. stopping
  5. unbending
  6. pausing
  7. halting
  8. holding
  9. staying
  10. relaxing
Antonyms:
  1. basing
  2. activating
  3. doing
  4. energizing
  5. working
Sit, as on a branch
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. perching
  2. breathing

Words Related to Resting

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. asleep
  2. placed
  3. starting
  4. continuing
  5. remain-motionless

Resting Sentence Examples

  • She rolled over and glanced at Bordeaux, who seemed to be resting comfortably.

  • The old count was resting in his study.

  • Her eyes were red-rimmed, too, and his gaze rested on the tiny fangs resting on her plump lower lip.

  • I've chosen the sea shore as the final resting place for my little beauty.

  • She was curled up in it, her head resting on one of the arms.

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