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
Recent Examples on the Web
An oversized blazer with a pair of relaxed, cropped trousers would make for a cool, off-duty look.
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Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
After years of roomy, relaxed fits (which, rest assured, aren’t going anywhere), the return of the skinny can feel a bit intimidating.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
This chunky knit sweater features a relaxed and slightly oversized fit that looks so cute paired with jeans for a casual look, or a mini skirt and tights for something more elevated.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Dec. 2025
That didn't bother Bella Hadid, who paired her calf-high winter Uggs with black leggings and a matching black hoodie, contrasting her relaxed leisurewear with a luxurious cream fur coat and red Chanel carryall.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
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Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
After years of roomy, relaxed fits (which, rest assured, aren’t going anywhere), the return of the skinny can feel a bit intimidating.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
This chunky knit sweater features a relaxed and slightly oversized fit that looks so cute paired with jeans for a casual look, or a mini skirt and tights for something more elevated.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Dec. 2025
That didn't bother Bella Hadid, who paired her calf-high winter Uggs with black leggings and a matching black hoodie, contrasting her relaxed leisurewear with a luxurious cream fur coat and red Chanel carryall.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.
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