Synonyms of relaxed

relaxed 1 of 2

adjective

ri-ˈlakst 

1

as in comfortable

enjoying physical comfort

the frazzled executive was totally relaxed after the warm bath

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comfortable
• cozy
• at ease
• snug
• comfy
• resting
• warm
• satisfied
• pleased
• contented
• canny
• at home
• content
• easeful
• easygoing
• undisturbed
• peaceful
• unperturbed
• laid-back
• toasty
• untroubled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncomfortable
• dissatisfied
• troubled
• disturbed
• agitated
• displeased
• discontented
• perturbed

2

as in flexible

not bound by rigid standards

we're having a very relaxed staff meeting, and then everyone can get an early start on the long holiday weekend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flexible
• easygoing
• careless
• sloppy
• unrestricted
• lax
• loose
• slack
• lazy
• unrestrained
• negligent
• irresponsible
• slovenly
• neglectful
• slipshod
• heedless
• unfussy
• remiss
• derelict
• sloven

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rigid
• strict
• hard
• rigorous
• severe
• stern
• harsh
• tight
• restricted
• restrained
• careful
• conscientious
• exact
• meticulous
• constrained
• scrupulous
• inflexible
• fussy
• punctilious
• painstaking
• implacable

3

as in loosened

not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched

the fishing line was relaxed and looped lazily into the pond

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loosened
• loose
• slack
• lax
• detached
• insecure
• unsecured
• undone
• slackened
• untied
• unattached
• unbound
• free
• baggy
• unfastened
• saggy
• blousy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tight
• tense
• taut
• restrained
• constrained
• bound
• attached
• fast
• tied
• firm
• stuck
• snug
• fastened
• jammed
• wedged

relaxed

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verb

past tense of relax

1

as in chilled

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety

she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chilled
• rested
• loosened up
• unwound
• decompressed
• de-stressed
• hung loose
• mellowed (out)
• basked
• wound down
• composed
• chilled out
• calmed
• settled
• comforted
• lounged
• relieved
• eased
• unbent
• lazed
• alleviated
• cooled
• kicked back
• quieted
• bummed
• vegetated
• lolled
• reposed
• idled
• loafed
• goofed (off)
• hung (around or out)
• dawdled
• hacked (around)
• droned
• zoned out
• dillydallied
• dallied
• footled
• vegged out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tensed (up)

2

as in slackened

to make less taut

relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loosened
• slackened
• eased
• slacked
• detached
• untied
• unfastened
• freed
• undid
• unbound

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tightened
• stretched
• bound
• attached
• strained
• tied
• tensed
• fastened
• restrained
• tensioned
• constrained

3

as in rested

to refrain from labor or exertion

I just want to kick back and relax after mowing that huge lawn

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rested
• basked
• lounged
• kicked back
• reposed
• lolled
• hung around
• bummed
• idled
• slacked (off)
• loafed
• hung
• hung about
• goldbricked
• vegged out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• struggled
• worked
• labored
• strained
• strove
• hustled
• plowed
• humped
• plugged
• sweat
• plodded
• toiled
• pegged (away)
• slaved
• exercised
• worked out
• grubbed
• travailed
• moiled
• slogged
• drudged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relaxed

Adjective

Gap emphasized how the collection builds on the growing momentum around its relaxed denim silhouettes and further positions Gap denim at the intersection of fashion, music and culture. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Linen is my last line of defense when the weather gets scorchingly hot, so this relaxed-fitting shirtdress will be a hero staple in my wardrobe. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 15 July 2026

Verb

The coordinating tee keeps the look relaxed enough for daytime, but a few accessories and a great pair of sandals can easily take it into the evening. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

But then in 1997 a reformist candidate, Mohammad Khatami, won the presidential election and relaxed the censorship. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 8 July 2026