RELAXED Synonyms: 174 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ri-ˈlakst

Definition of relaxed

as in comfortable

enjoying physical comfort the frazzled executive was totally relaxed after the warm bath

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as in flexible

not bound by rigid standards we're having a very relaxed staff meeting, and then everyone can get an early start on the long holiday weekend

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as in loosened

not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched the fishing line was relaxed and looped lazily into the pond

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relaxed

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verb

past tense of relax

as in chilled

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage

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tensed (up)

as in slackened

to make less taut relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot

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as in rested

to refrain from labor or exertion I just want to kick back and relax after mowing that huge lawn

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Recent Examples of relaxed

Adjective

That reversal runs counter to the usual assumption that younger generations are more relaxed, more collaborative, and less judgmental about money than their parents were. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Hampton Bays, part of the town of Southampton, is a relaxed option. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

Researchers pointed in part to years of state and local policy changes that have made ADUs easier to build, including measures that streamlined approvals and relaxed some development restrictions. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026 Made to look like a stylish romper when the shirt is tucked in, this two-piece set is relaxed and laid-back but still polished and put-together. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relaxed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed

Adjective

Friday will be dry and comfortable in the Twin Cities, and a beautiful weekend is ahead.

— Joseph Dames, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Hyaluronic acid piles on even more hydration, while ceramides support the moisture barrier and soothing extracts like cica keep skin feeling comfortable—all adding up to that bouncy, glass-skin finish.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of comfortable

Adjective

For someone with a flexible foot or a narrow forefoot where the toes tend to crowd each other, separating the big toe from the second toe can reduce rubbing and irritation.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, flexible polymers and skin-care-grade ingredients (like panthenol and glycerin) work together to hold styles, while still keeping hair hydrated and glossy.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

Verb

Outer Banks’ success has always rested on an emotional depth that distracts from nonsense plot points and over-the-top escapades.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
The defense has rested in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three children.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of rested

Adjective

After a pair of Rapids defenders allowed the ball to drop in the center of the area, Achouri slammed home the loose ball.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Maguire tried to increase the dynamism, at one stage ushering Tielemans aside to get a loose ball and dribble forward with purpose.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of loose

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