Definition of repose

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Repose (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..

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Perfidy :: Perfidy (n.) The act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust reposed; faithlessness; treachery..
Rest :: Rest (n.) To lean in confidence; to trust; to rely; to repose without anxiety; as, to rest on a man's promise..
Repose :: Repose (v.) To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit..
Couch :: Couch (v. t.) Any place for repose, as the lair of a beast, etc..
Reposal :: Reposal (n.) That on which one reposes.
Easy-chair :: Easy-chair (n.) An armchair for ease or repose.
Trust :: Trust (n.) That upon which confidence is reposed; ground of reliance; hope.
Repose :: Repose (v.) To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust..
Sit :: Sit (v. t.) To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.
Composure :: Composure (n.) A settled state; calmness; sedateness; tranquillity; repose.
Repose :: Repose (v.) A rest; a pause.
Calmness :: Calmness (n.) The state of quality of being calm; quietness; tranquillity; self-repose.
Opiate :: Opiate (n.) Any medicine that contains opium, and has the quality of inducing sleep or repose; a narcotic..
Repose :: Repose (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..
Satisfaction :: Satisfaction (n.) The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands..
Repose :: Repose (v.) Rest of mind; tranquillity; freedom from uneasiness; also, a composed manner or deportment..
Rouse :: Rouse (v.) To wake from sleep or repose; as, to rouse one early or suddenly..
Quiescent :: Quiescent (a.) Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving; as, a quiescent body or fluid..
Recumb :: Recumb (v. i.) To lean; to recline; to repose.
Quietude :: Quietude (n.) Rest; repose; quiet; tranquillity.
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