gentlestretches

noun

UK /ˈdʒɛntəl strɛtʃɪz/

US /ˈdʒɛntəl strɛtʃɪz/

Gentle stretches are soft, easy moves that help your body relax and feel good.

Before bed, she does a few gentle stretches to loosen up her legs.

SYNONYMS

soft stretches light stretches easy stretches slow stretches mild stretches

RELATED WORDS

warm-up flexibility relaxation exercise cool-down

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Slow, careful movements used to warm up muscles before activity.

The coach led the team in gentle stretches before the game.

3. Calming body movements used to ease stiffness or tension.

After sitting all day, gentle stretches helped his back feel better.

4. Easy reaching or extending motions done without force.

The yoga class began with gentle stretches of the arms and neck.