relaxed

adjective re·laxed \ ri-ˈlakst \

|Updated on: 16 Jul 2018

Examples: relaxed in a Sentence

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

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relaxedness

play \ri-ˈlak-səd-nəs, ri-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

Rather, players can feel relaxed to explore the bounds of their abilities in an effort to make their mark on the tournament.

— brett martel, chicagotribune.com, "Panama, Tunisia face last chance to win in Russia 2018," 27 June 2018
In between activities, guests relaxed and enjoyed refreshments in the main cabin, as well as listening to live music on the lawn.

— sue ellen ross, Post-Tribune, "Discovering the wonders of the dunes," 11 June 2018
Such details are genuinely unimportant in Solo, which is partly why the movie feels so relaxed.

— brian raftery, WIRED, "Solo May Be Inessential, But It's Also Utterly Delightful," 23 May 2018
Ingredients like chamomile and magnesium, which may help us feel more relaxed, make drinking this a nice before-bed ritual.

— The Cut, "Should You Be Drinking Your Skincare? (An Expert Says Yes)," 3 May 2018
Britain’s soccer culture appeared to be growing more relaxed and receptive.

— leo robson, The New Yorker, "How We Watch Soccer Now," 5 Dec. 2016
Carlos Souza, a worldwide ambassador for Valentino and editor-at-large for Architectural Digest, captures the relaxed, yet lively nature of Comporta.

— kathleen knowles & aerin reed, Town & Country, "Inside Carlos Souza and Charlene Shorto de Ganay's Portugal Paradise," 26 June 2018
This squad, one of the youngest at the tournament, is a fresh start for England, which has a more relaxed approach under Southgate .

— ben nuckols, chicagotribune.com, "England face Panama with shot to secure qualification to Round of 16," 23 June 2018
The challenge is to find the right combination of stress-reducing strategies that keep your pets calm and relaxed, like walking your dog early in the morning since people rarely play with fireworks that early.

— cathy m. rosenthal, courant.com, "Pet World: Helping Dogs And Cats Survive The Fourth Of July," 22 June 2018

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