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

Featuring a mock neck and relaxed (but not too oversized) fit, this stylish set is a close match for Stewart’s. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

While the competition was a bit relaxed, Tuesday represented progress for Schmidt. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

And with that, everyone relaxed and the real wingshooting began. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026

Researchers pointed in part to years of state and local policy changes that have made ADUs easier to build, including measures that streamlined approvals and relaxed some development restrictions. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026