relaxedly

adverb

as in casually

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxedly
  1. casually
  2. nonchalantly
  3. informally
  4. coolly
  5. unceremoniously
Adverb
  • König suggests strength training and reformer Pilates before casually adjusting my slightly uneven hips with chiropractic confidence.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Neece is calmly and casually kind, like a faithful bloodhound without jowls.
    — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of casually
Adverb
  • Our taxi driver, nonchalantly smoking a joint, did not think this a wise idea.
    — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Okay, maybe he was just caught nonchalantly walking onto the ride.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of nonchalantly
Adverb
  • Arsenal aren’t obliged to ask anyone’s permission before exploring the market — clubs routinely sound out interest and explore deals informally.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • People have been informally betting on Mother Nature for more than 100 years, Pietruska said, dating to the 1880s when people in India would gamble on whether a rain gauge would overflow during a monsoon.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of informally
Adverb
  • But, when Ukrainian negotiators push for more detainees, their Russian counterparts tend to respond coolly.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After controlling the ball twice with his head, Bouanga sprinted into the box and coolly lifted it over goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland and into the net.
    — Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of coolly
Adverb
  • Stephen Colbert, of course, is off writing a Lord of the Rings movie after being unceremoniously axed by CBS.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • House of the Dragon unceremoniously executed one of its biggest characters last night in episode 6.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of unceremoniously
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“Relaxedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relaxedly. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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