relaxed

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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

relaxed

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past tense and past participle of relax

Synonyms of relaxed

Adjective

• comfortable

Examples of relaxed in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

For men, the brand offers the relaxed tapered fit Maakxy, the Jaameo, the baggy denim pant, and a new classic straight fit called Maadox. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Few sequences begin with relaxed establishing shots of exteriors or end with cute punch lines to transition to the next scene. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

The relaxed, wide-leg silhouette and light wash also feel particularly chic rather than overly loungy. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026

This $22 style has a similar look thanks to its faux suede exterior and relaxed, slouchy design. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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