repose
noun
1. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
- took his repose by the swimming pool
Similar word(s): ease, relaxation, rest
Definition categories: act, inactivity
2. the absence of mental stress or anxiety
Similar word(s): ataraxis, heartsease, peace, peacefulness, serenity
Definition categories: feeling, quietness, quietude, tranquility, tranquillity
3. a disposition free from stress or emotion
Similar word(s): placidity, quiet, serenity, tranquility, tranquillity
Definition categories: attribute, calm, calmness, composure, equanimity
verb
1. put or confide something in a person or thing
- These philosophers reposed the law in the people
Definition categories: consumption, assign, put
2. be inherent or innate in
Definition categories: stative
3. lie when dead
- Mao reposes in his mausoleum
Definition categories: contact, lie
4. lean in a comfortable resting position
Similar word(s): recline, recumb
Definition categories: contact, lie
5. put in a horizontal position
Similar word(s): lay
Definition categories: contact, lay, place, pose, position, put, set
6. to put something (eg trust) in something
- The nation reposed its confidence in the King
Definition categories: contact, lay, place, pose, position, put, set