unwinding

Definitions

The process of relaxing or releasing tension after a period of work or stress.

The act of uncoiling or straightening something that has been wound or twisted.

Examples

After a long week at the office, she spent the entire Saturday unwinding with a good book.

The yoga instructor guided the class through a series of stretches aimed at unwinding the tension in their shoulders.

We sat on the porch, unwinding as we watched the sunset dip below the horizon.

Synonyms

relaxing decompressing resting uncoiling loosening unraveling winding-down

Antonyms

stressing tensing tightening winding coiling working straining