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.
Other Word Forms
- relaxedly adverb
- relaxedness noun
- unrelaxed adjective
Etymology
Origin of relaxed
Example Sentences
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“Hutchinson Island is a very charming, beautiful beach town, much more relaxed, much more calming,” Cameron said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Dos Santos, who speaks four languages, is a bit of a mix of LAFC’s first two managers — not nearly as strict as Bradley, the drill sergeant, yet not quite as relaxed as Cherundolo.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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
"And when kids are more relaxed, their learning outcomes improve."
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
“Unhurried, relaxed, and grateful for what they had.”
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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