Word Meaning

repose definition and meaning

v. To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit.
v. To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or quiet; to compose; to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose one's self on a couch.
v. To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust.
v. i. To lie at rest; to rest.
v. i. Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.
v. i. To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand.
v. A lying at rest; sleep; rest; quiet.
v. Rest of mind; tranquillity; freedom from uneasiness; also, a composed manner or deportment.
v. A rest; a pause.
v. That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want repose.

Crossword clues for repose

- Concerning stance of peaceful state
- Peace, tranquillity
- Quiet
- Stillness