relaxed

adjective re·laxed \ ri-ˈlakst \

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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relaxedly

play \-ˈlak-səd-lē, -ˈlakst-lē\ adverb

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relaxedness

play \-ˈlak-səd-nəs, -ˈlaks(t)-nəs\ noun

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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

In other words, investors are looking pretty relaxed over any fallout from the talks.

— samuel potter, Bloomberg.com, "Nafta Talks Are No Problem for Mexico's Peso (For Now)," 29 Aug. 2017
Ship Creek's relaxed bag limit follows similar actions in the Mat-Su, where the limits on the Deshka River, Wasilla Creek and Cottonwood Creek were doubled and the Little Susitna River, where anglers were permitted to use bait.

— mike campbell, Alaska Dispatch News, "Silver lining for Southcentral Alaska anglers: Cohos biting everywhere," 26 Aug. 2017
The point is you’re supposed to feel relaxed and comforted throughout your experience using Aloe.

— leanna commins, Cosmopolitan, "The Simple Way This New Wellness App Is Evolving Self-Care," 21 Aug. 2017
The other half of the former gasworks, separated from the tropical temperatures in the brewery by a spectacular floor-to-ceiling glass window, is reserved for the relaxed, California-style restaurant for up to 1,100 people.

— erik kirschbaum, Pacific San Diego Magazine, "California beer maker has the last laugh in his German brewery," 15 Aug. 2017
It's got a relaxed atmosphere and there is always great food and good bands.

— david sharos, Aurora Beacon-News, "Lure of Sugar Grove's 'small-town' Corn Boil brings out big crowd," 29 July 2017
The emphasis, during these relaxed excursions, is on environmental education and interpretation, provided by the naturalist who accompanies the group.

— The Aegis, "Get out, enjoy nature at Eden Mill," 24 July 2017
However, asked if the Spanish giants were pursuing any targets following his side’s penalty shootout defeat to Manchester United, the former France captain seemed relaxed about the prospect of Real sticking with their current squad.

— SI.com, "Zinedine Zidane Denies Asking for Big-Name Signings at Real Madrid to Replace Departing Stars," 21 July 2017
A survey commissioned by the mayor of London found this was due to soaring commercial property tax rates and relaxed laws around planning permission.

— jessica brown, Longreads, "Searching London for My ‘Third Place’," 18 July 2017

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