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
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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Located on Norway’s southern tip, this midsize city is known for sunshine, swimming spots, and a relaxed summer atmosphere that feels more Mediterranean than Nordic, at least when the weather cooperates.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Men’s cotton dress pants are updated with relaxed fits, cropped hems and oversized silhouettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
After years in the nation’s capital, Kennedy Onassis’ New York City style transitioned to a more relaxed variation on refined elegance and businesswear.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
The button-down shirt Pop the collar, roll up the sleeves, wear it loose or completely buttoned-up—a relaxed button-down shirt is an easygoing layer that adds instant polish to jeans and full skirts.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Men’s cotton dress pants are updated with relaxed fits, cropped hems and oversized silhouettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
After years in the nation’s capital, Kennedy Onassis’ New York City style transitioned to a more relaxed variation on refined elegance and businesswear.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
The button-down shirt Pop the collar, roll up the sleeves, wear it loose or completely buttoned-up—a relaxed button-down shirt is an easygoing layer that adds instant polish to jeans and full skirts.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relaxed
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaxed. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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