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Meanings of repose in English
The absence of mental stress or anxiety.
Synonyms
Examples for "quiet"
Examples for "quiet"
1
With America's help, Europe has taken a long, quiet step toward normality.
2
None had used the classic 'serial killer' soubriquets of 'quiet' or 'withdrawn'.
3
Central, roomy, and quiet; the most advanced Restaurant in the Vegetarian Movement.
4
However, the legal reform task force has gone quiet in recent months.
5
All was again quiet in the street; the violin was also silent.
1
The world is for excitement; Christ alone has the secret of tranquillity.
2
The rest of the life of Dunstan was passed in comparatively tranquillity.
3
The Emperor of Germany is now reposing in the bosom of tranquillity.
4
The work in Parliament began under the new auspices with great tranquillity.
5
The hotel's main selling points are its spectacular location, tranquillity and luxury.
1
Within three days a general tranquility and satisfaction reigned in the household.
2
Luce began to wonder whether Francesca was responsible for the overriding tranquility.
3
In the East, peace and tranquility; in the West, aggression and lust.
4
Even the serene tranquility of the lustrous air preyed on my spirits.
5
Nothing could exceed her tranquility and resignation at the approach of death.
1
The placidity of his blue eyes did not alter in any degree.
2
The look of fear in them vanished, giving place to good-natured placidity.
3
The placidity of the sea was a thing likewise to be remembered.
4
Yet another stony place disturbed the placidity of the transparent crystal-like water.
5
Whenever she unexpectedly came to the castle he started, and lost placidity.
Usage of repose in English
1
Honor the repose of the dead and the grief of the living.
2
The first break in our repose came early in the new year.
3
The American forest exhibits in the highest degree the grandeur of repose.
4
In fact, it was the masque of a dramatic artist in repose.
5
Youth makes up in sap and push what it lacks in repose.
6
The poet was in slumber, and his face looked careworn in repose.
7
The repose of the house had not been stirred in her absence.
8
In the first place, she was not beautiful at all in repose.
9
This is the scene lying in deep repose in open, permanent day.
10
He lay down and shut his eyes as if in natural repose.
11
Deceptively simple, the works are all the better for long lunchtime repose.
12
Yet I could not, in the circumstances, repose entire confidence in him.
13
Yes-this indeed was perfect repose; but it was the repose of death.
14
Body and mind need repose; the soul needs quiet communion with God.
15
These relics repose in a charming little chapel built in their honour.
16
The very simplicity of the picture gives it singular dignity and repose.
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Repose through the time
Repose across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Rare