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

Borrowing from menswear codes helps to keep the look relaxed and resist the urge to make the skirt the entire statement. — Pernille Teisbaek, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

The telecasts are taped on Sundays, Miller says, with an audience that feels more relaxed than on weekdays. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Verb

The Shuckers Union will be relaxed and a good time, but still an experience done well. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

My entire goal was to stay as relaxed as possible and let the contractions keep doing the work—an extremely challenging task as the intensity continued to build. — Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026