relaxed

adjective

re·​laxed ri-ˈlakst How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
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

Examples of relaxed in a Sentence

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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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of relaxed was circa 1623

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Cite this Entry

“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaxed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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