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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This loose-fitting garment, made from 100 percent cotton, not only allows air to pass through the material, but also in and out of the relaxed neck, armholes, and hem. Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025 Their light and fresh tones evoke thoughts of sunny days and relaxed, vacation-ready style. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 13 July 2025 Enjoy a relaxed, supportive space to create, connect, and grow artistically. Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025 That relaxed approach has fueled a superb 17-game stretch in which d’Arnaud has hit .291 (16 for 55) with five home runs, two doubles and 13 RBIs since June 3. Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for relaxed

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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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaxed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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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