Synonyms

relaxed

American

[ri-lakst] / rɪˈlækst /

adjective

being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety.

in a relaxed mood.
not strict; easy; informal.

the relaxed rules of the club.

Other Word Forms

relaxedly adverb
relaxedness noun
unrelaxed adjective

Etymology

Origin of relaxed

First recorded in 1630–40; relax + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Flashing a relaxed smile and sporting long gray hair, Small knows little about the controversial “The Drama,” an A24 film with a heavily guarded twist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Russian rapper Yegor Krid dialed a friend as he relaxed on a floating dinghy in a music clip released last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Hutchinson Island is a very charming, beautiful beach town, much more relaxed, much more calming,” Cameron said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Here, both Coppola and Jacobs are more relaxed than they have been in either of their respective fields in years.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Nali, her face first surprised, then relaxed, patted the woman’s shoulder.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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