Synonyms and antonyms of General words for rest and relaxation in British Thesaurus

relaxation (noun)

an activity or situation that makes it possible for you to rest and enjoy yourself

comfort (noun)

a physically relaxed state, without any pain or other unpleasant feelings

breathing space (noun)

a period of rest from a difficult activity that allows you to get your energy back or try a different solution

break (noun)

a short period of time when you stop what you are doing so that you can eat or rest

rest (noun)

a period of time that you spend relaxing or sleeping after doing something tiring

respite (noun)

formal a short period of rest from having to deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation

breather (noun)

informal a short rest from work or activity. To take a breather means to have a rest.

time out (noun)

a period of time when you stop what you usually do and you rest or do something else instead

retreat (noun)

the period of time that you spend resting in a peaceful and private place

quietude (noun)

literary a very quiet or peaceful state

lie-down (noun)

British a short rest when you lie on a bed

R and R (noun)

mainly American rest and relaxation

relaxation (noun)

the process of making your body less tight and your mind less worried