relaxed

[ri-lakst]

adjective

1. being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety.

   in a relaxed mood.

2. not strict; easy; informal.

   the relaxed rules of the club.

Other Word Forms

• relaxedly adverb
• relaxedness noun
• unrelaxed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of relaxed¹

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

Example Sentences

"So we've never been fully relaxed, we've always been on our guard and now it's happened and it's just very surreal."

From BBC

He relaxed strict dress codes for agents, recruited female agents and pointedly hired people from outside the agency – who were not indoctrinated in the Hoover culture – for administrative posts.

From Salon

Sciver-Brunt's demeanour around the press is relaxed but with a steely edge while Edwards has a quiet determination.

From BBC

William just seems more relaxed in that space, and talks more freely.

From BBC

It's an informal setting where the Prince seems relaxed especially when talking about his family and how his children coped when their mother was unwell.

From BBC

Related Words

• breezy 
• calm 
• carefree 
• casual 
• composed 
• easy 
• easygoing 
• flexible 
• informal 
• laid-back 
• nonchalant 
• placid 
• serene 
• spontaneous 
• tolerant 
• tranquil