Definition
Definition of reposed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
calmin a state of rest or dignified calmness
- She lay reposed, her face peaceful and calm.
- The statue stood reposed in the quiet garden.
- Old portraits reposed above the marble fireplace.
Origin of reposed
Latin, re (again) + pausare (to pause)
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- French:posé, ...
- German:ruhig, ...
- Italian:sereno, ...
- Spanish:reposado, ...
- Portuguese:repousado, ...
- Chinese:安详的, ...
- Japanese:安らかな, ...
- Arabic:هادِئ, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁקוּט, ...
- Russian:спокойный, ...
- Ukrainian:спокійний, ...
- Hindi:विश्रामित, ...
Definition of repose - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
relaxationDated state of rest or sleepDated
- After a long day, she sought repose.
2.
emotionDated state of calmness or tranquilityDated
- The garden was a place of repose.
3.
harmonyDated harmonious arrangement in art or architectureDated
- The painting's repose was pleasing to the eye.
Verb
1.
resting positionintr. Dated lie down in restintr. Dated
- After the hike, she chose to repose on the grassy hill.
2.
trusttr. Dated place trust or confidence in someonetr. Dated
- He reposed confidence in his team's abilities.
3.
deathintr. Dated lie when dead, as in the graveintr. Dated
- The hero reposes in the family tomb.
Expressions with repose
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maximum angle for stable rocks or soil without sliding
Engineers calculated the angle of repose for the hillside.
structure in a church where the Eucharist is kept during Holy Week
The parishioners gathered around the altar of repose for the vigil.
trust someone or something to do the right thing
They repose confidence in their leader to guide them.
to lie down and relax on something
She likes to repose on the soft grass.
Origin of repose
Latin, re- (again) + pausare (to pause)
Examples of repose in a sentence
The garden was a place of repose for many visitors. Her mind found repose in the quiet library. The painting exuded a sense of repose. The sculpture's repose created a sense of calm. Architects admired the repose of the building's design. He decided to repose under the old oak tree.
They found a quiet spot to repose by the lake. She reposed her trust in the new manager. We must repose faith in the justice system. The ancient king reposes beneath the grand cathedral. After the battle, the soldiers reposed in the sacred ground.
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- French:repos, se reposer, ...
- German:Ruhe, ruhen, ...
- Italian:riposo, distendersi, ...
- Spanish:reposo, descansar, ...
- Portuguese:descanso, descansar, ...
- Chinese:休憩, 休息, ...
- Japanese:休息, 休む, ...
- Arabic:رَاحَة, اِسْتَلْقَى, ...
- Hebrew:מְנוּחָה, לִשְׁכַּב לָנוּחַ, ...
- Russian:покой, отдыхать, ...
- Ukrainian:спокій, відпочивати, ...
- Hindi:विश्राम, आराम करना, ...
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