relaxed

adjective

re·​laxed ri-ˈlakst How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
Synonyms of relaxednext
1
: freed from or lacking in precision or stringency
2
: set or being at rest or at ease
3
: easy of manner : informal
4
: somewhat loose-fitting and usually casual in style
relaxed jeans
relaxedly
ri-ˈlak-səd-lē How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
ri-ˈlakst-lē
adverb
relaxedness
ri-ˈlak-səd-nəs How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
ri-ˈlaks(t)-nəs
noun

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Nothing makes me feel more relaxed than a nice hot bath. I used to get really nervous performing, but I'm pretty relaxed about it now. He's a very relaxed guy. The restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere. The seminar was very relaxed—we met at the professor's house instead of the lecture hall. We have a relaxed dress code at the office. a relaxed set of rules
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The kitchen and breakfast room open onto the garden, giving those spaces a more relaxed feel. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026 Summary Paros, a serene Cycladic island, is home to Avant Mar, a resort celebrated for its relaxed sophistication, particularly in its diverse food and beverage program. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The combination of a crisp business shirt with relaxed jeans doesn’t require any spectacular accessories or styling to work. — Alex Sales, Glamour, 17 Aug. 2026 Instead, residents are invited to bring their lunch, grab a seat and participate in a relaxed community discussion with Simpson. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relaxed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of relaxed was circa 1623

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relaxed

adjective
re·​laxed ri-ˈlakst How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
1
: lacking in precision or strictness
was very relaxed for a new parent
2
: not worried or tense
found her in a relaxed moment
3
: easy of manner : informal
a relaxed style of comedy
4
: somewhat loose-fitting and usually casual in style
relaxed jeans
relaxedly
-ˈlak-səd-lē How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
-ˈlaks-tlē
adverb
relaxedness
-ˈlak-səd-nəs How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
-ˈlaks(t)-nəs
noun

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