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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"It may look the same, but we do see some improvements, more openness from the government, and things are more relaxed compared to the past," he said.

From Barron's

Travelers headed to Melbourne, Australia, for the Formula One Australian Grand Prix will find a city that perfectly blends high-octane sport with a relaxed, coastal-urban lifestyle.

From The Wall Street Journal

So that just made me feel so free, just so relaxed in being Gladys.

From Los Angeles Times

Jonah leaned back against the wall, more relaxed than he’d been in hours.

From Literature

Under current rules, farmers can only shoot wolves if they attack animals inside a protected enclosure -- a restriction centrist President Emmanuel Macron's government said would now be relaxed.

From Barron's

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