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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Keaton was celebrated for her iconic roles and signature style, blending classic Hollywood glamour with a relaxed, androgynous aesthetic that has inspired generations of fans.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The entire process takes just a few minutes and leaves participants refreshed, relaxed, and clean.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The faded colors and distressed pattern give the rug an always-been-here feel and lend a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere to the space.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
For-sale homes have slowly been piling up since then, which means buyers have more options to choose from and can expect a slightly more relaxed house-hunting process.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The entire process takes just a few minutes and leaves participants refreshed, relaxed, and clean.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The faded colors and distressed pattern give the rug an always-been-here feel and lend a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere to the space.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
For-sale homes have slowly been piling up since then, which means buyers have more options to choose from and can expect a slightly more relaxed house-hunting process.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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