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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Repose :: Repose (v.) A rest; a pause.
Sit :: Sit (v. t.) To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.
Reposer :: Reposer (n.) One who reposes.
Reposeful :: Reposeful (a.) Full of repose; quiet.
Trust :: Trust (n.) That upon which confidence is reposed; ground of reliance; hope.
Opiate :: Opiate (n.) Any medicine that contains opium, and has the quality of inducing sleep or repose; a narcotic..
Quiet :: Quiet (a.) The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet..
Arise :: Arise (v. i.) To come up from a lower to a higher position; to come above the horizon; to come up from one's bed or place of repose; to mount; to ascend; to rise; as, to arise from a kneeling posture; a cloud arose; the sun ariseth; he arose early in the morning..
Perfidy :: Perfidy (n.) The act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust reposed; faithlessness; treachery..
Restless :: Restless (a.) Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose or quiet; eager for change; discontented; as, restless schemers; restless ambition; restless subjects..
Rest :: Rest (n.) To lean in confidence; to trust; to rely; to repose without anxiety; as, to rest on a man's promise..
Prepose :: Prepose (v. t.) To place or set before; to prefix.
Calmness :: Calmness (n.) The state of quality of being calm; quietness; tranquillity; self-repose.
Sleep :: Sleep (v. i.) To be, or appear to be, in repose; to be quiet; to be unemployed, unused, or unagitated; to rest; to lie dormant; as, a question sleeps for the present; the law sleeps..
Down :: Down (n.) That which is made of down, as a bed or pillow; that which affords ease and repose, like a bed of down.
Quiescent :: Quiescent (a.) Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving; as, a quiescent body or fluid..
Reposal :: Reposal (n.) That on which one reposes.
Repose :: Repose (v. i.) To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand..
Rouse :: Rouse (v.) To wake from sleep or repose; as, to rouse one early or suddenly..
Indisturbance :: Indisturbance (n.) Freedom from disturbance; calmness; repose; apathy; indifference.
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