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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In this case, the design highlights the importance of family, the desire to create a relaxed environment, and an elegance born of simplicity.
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Katia Contreras, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
And yet, the relaxed spirit that first drew backpackers and retired expats still lingers.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
On Sunday afternoon, aside from a handful of police cars sprinkled throughout the area, there wasn’t much of a law enforcement presence and no protests were happening, which made many attendees feel more relaxed about coming downtown.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
For a relaxed or romantic dinner party, place one in the center of the table as a dramatic focal point.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
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Katia Contreras, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
And yet, the relaxed spirit that first drew backpackers and retired expats still lingers.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
On Sunday afternoon, aside from a handful of police cars sprinkled throughout the area, there wasn’t much of a law enforcement presence and no protests were happening, which made many attendees feel more relaxed about coming downtown.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
For a relaxed or romantic dinner party, place one in the center of the table as a dramatic focal point.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 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 Jul. 2025.
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