relaxed

adjective

re·​laxed ri-ˈlakst 

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

relaxedly

ri-ˈlak-səd-lē 

ri-ˈlakst-lē

adverb

relaxedness

ri-ˈlak-səd-nəs 

ri-ˈlaks(t)-nəs

noun

Synonyms of relaxed

• comfortable

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

Add elevated accessories like a suede handbag in beige, leopard kitten heels, and oval sunglasses to really capture the relaxed Parisian attitude. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 July 2026

The singer made an appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey wearing a pair of relaxed shorts, a soccer jersey paired with suede knee-high boots. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

The most successful arrangements typically share a common thread, whether that’s a similar material, finish, color palette, or overall mood, while still incorporating enough variation to keep the grouping feeling relaxed and layered. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Or, for a more relaxed game, head to GlenCove to play The Saddle, a private 12-hole, par-three retro walking course designed for golfers of all skill levels. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for relaxed

• equiaxed
• overtaxed
• axed
• faxed
• taxed
• waxed
• climaxed
• untaxed

Kids Definition

relaxed

adjective

re·​laxed ri-ˈlakst 

1

: lacking in precision or strictness

was very relaxed for a new parent

2

: not worried or tense

found her in a relaxed moment

3

: easy of manner : informal

a relaxed style of comedy

4

: somewhat loose-fitting and usually casual in style

relaxed jeans

relaxedly

-ˈlak-səd-lē 

-ˈlaks-tlē

adverb

relaxedness

-ˈlak-səd-nəs 

-ˈlaks(t)-nəs

noun