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)
• wound down
• basked
• composed
• chilled out
• calmed
• winded down
• settled
• comforted
• relieved
• lounged
• eased
• unbent
• lazed
• alleviated
• cooled
• quieted
• kicked back
• bummed
• hanged (around or out)
• vegetated
• lolled
• reposed
• idled
• goofed (off)
• hung (around or out)
• dawdled
• hacked (around)
• loafed
• 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
• hanged
• 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
• wrought
• strived
• strove
• hustled
• plowed
• humped
• plugged
• sweated
• sweat
• plodded
• toiled
• pegged (away)
• slaved
• exercised
• worked out
• grubbed
• travailed
• moiled
• slogged
• drudged

Examples of relaxed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

And the poses, although varied, come across as more relaxed. —Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024

Sessions will be available daily from 7 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a more relaxed padel camp running for children. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024

The focus of the party is usually centered on meeting the new baby, which is really all the entertainment guests need—and while baby showers tends to have a strict set of etiquette guidelines, the sip and see is more relaxed. —Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024

While Apple is known for carefully crafting its live events, Google events tend to be a bit more relaxed. —Emma Roth, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2024