reposed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈpoʊzd/
KK: /rɪˈpoʊzd/
adjective
Definition
Calm and peaceful; in a state of rest or relaxation.
Example
After a long day, she felt reposed and ready to sleep.
Conversation
I love how the park feels so reposed in the early morning.
Yeah, it's the perfect time to unwind and enjoy nature.
I could sit here for hours, just taking it all in.
Absolutely! It’s so calming to be surrounded by such reposed scenery.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
calm
serene
tranquil
Antonyms
agitated
chaotic
restless
verb
Definition
To rest or lie down in a state of calm or tranquility.
Example
After a long day, she reposed on the couch with a book.
Tense Forms
Past: reposed
Past Participle: reposed
Conversation
I finally reposed after that long week of work.
That's great to hear! You really needed a break.
Yeah, I felt so much better once I reposed for the weekend.
Root Explanation
Reposed → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "ponere" (meaning to place or put). The word "reposed" means to be placed again or to rest.
Memory Tip
Think of 're-' meaning again and 'ponere' meaning to place — so reposed means to be placed down again or to rest.
Visually Confused Words
unreposed
prepose
exposed
rosed
retroposed
misreposed
unrepose
response