Definition of relaxed
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
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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
Recent Examples of relaxed from the Web
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A survey commissioned by the mayor of London found this was due to soaring commercial property tax rates and relaxed laws around planning permission.
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Going to events is a nice, relaxed way for people to see each other 'for real,' without being surprised about an ancient photo that may have been sent on a website.
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Earlier this year, the FCC relaxed rules on how many local stations a single owner can control.
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While North looks less than impressed to be having her photo taken, Kim and Kanye look totally relaxed. Kim even appears to be wearing her diamond engagement ring again.
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A certified neuromuscular therapist with years of experience, Stockton could feel a breakthrough moment when the tissue relaxed.
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Samyoga said the family looked relaxed and smiled at onlookers who greeted them with cheers.
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The couple, who started dating in 2014, celebrated their first wedding with a relaxed dinner at Brooklyn restaurant Maison May.
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Overall, laugh lines were scarce as the former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice spoke at a gathering hosted by the Baldwin County Young Republicans, but the mood was relaxed and congenial.
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First Known Use of relaxed
circa 1623
RELAXED Defined for English Language Learners
relaxed
playDefinition of relaxed for English Language Learners
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: calm and free from stress, worry, or anxiety : not worried or tense
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: informal and comfortable
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: not strict or carefully controlled
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