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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Even on a cold day with few sunbathers, the pedestrian‑friendly beachfront in Deerfield Beach feels calm and relaxed.
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
For a relaxed aesthetic, give your kitchen a coastal style makeover with light blue cabinets, statement brass hardware, and visually light glass pendant lights.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
In my opinion, loose, straight-leg jeans are like the Goldilocks of denim cuts — that is, not too tight nor too relaxed.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The accommodations have a relaxed, coastal feel, and there are several on-site places to eat and drink, including a coffeehouse for easy mornings and Bourbon Steak.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
For a relaxed aesthetic, give your kitchen a coastal style makeover with light blue cabinets, statement brass hardware, and visually light glass pendant lights.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
In my opinion, loose, straight-leg jeans are like the Goldilocks of denim cuts — that is, not too tight nor too relaxed.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The accommodations have a relaxed, coastal feel, and there are several on-site places to eat and drink, including a coffeehouse for easy mornings and Bourbon Steak.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaxed. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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