relaxed
Americanadjective
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being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety.
in a relaxed mood.
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not strict; easy; informal.
the relaxed rules of the club.
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Origin of relaxed
Explanation
Most people like to feel relaxed: when we're relaxed, we're not nervous or overexcited. We're cool and collected. Rules are looser when relaxed, too. If anyone has ever told you "Relax! Relax!" you probably have some idea of what this word means. People are described as relaxed when they have no worries or stress. Being relaxed is one of the best feelings there is, and it usually leads to other good feelings like happiness and confidence. Restrictions and rules are relaxed when they become less strict. Fittingly, relaxed rules and relaxed people tend to go together, just like strict rules can make people feel nervous and uptight — the opposite of relaxed.
Vocabulary lists containing relaxed
Mellow Out: Synonyms for "Calm"
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There is also a butler’s pantry for additional storage and preparation space, while an informal dining area provides a more relaxed alternative to the home’s formal entertaining spaces.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
In place of Hinds, he certainly faced the most scrutiny in the band’s first Los Angeles show since 2023, but he was cheerfully engaged and relaxed with the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
It added that measures restricting the bank's activities in the lending business, and in relation to entering into new business relationships with politically exposed persons from high-risk countries, had been lifted or relaxed.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
“It sets the tone, whether it’s iced coffee or hot coffee, for more of a relaxed vibe,” said longtime recruiter Peter Bennett, 66.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
As the crowd surrounded us in the bakery parking lot, everyone munching on free day-old doughnuts, I relished my relaxed state.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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