relaxed
adjective
re·laxed ri-ˈlakst 
1
: freed from or lacking in precision or stringency
2
: set or being at rest or at ease
3
: easy of manner : informal
4
: somewhat loose-fitting and usually casual in style
relaxed jeans
relaxedly
ri-ˈlak-səd-lē
adverb ri-ˈlakst-lē
relaxedness
ri-ˈlak-səd-nəs
noun ri-ˈlaks(t)-nəs
Synonyms
- canny [chiefly Scottish]
- comfortable
- comfy
- cozy
- snug
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Example Sentences
Nothing makes me feel more relaxed than a nice hot bath. I used to get really nervous performing, but I'm pretty relaxed about it now. He's a very relaxed guy. The restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere. The seminar was very relaxed—we met at the professor's house instead of the lecture hall. We have a relaxed dress code at the office. a relaxed set of rules See More
Recent Examples on the Web September is looking bright with some pottery workshops, improv classes and a chiropractic adjustment offer that will leave you feeling relaxed and renewed. 
San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 McBride got off to a hot start and never relaxed throughout the game. Evan Dudley, al, 17 Sep. 2022 The end result will be a relaxed and approachable design (like this moody bedroom by designer David Frazier) that can flex with your tastes throughout the years. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Sep. 2022 Demand for the stimulant rose during the Covid-19 pandemic as the federal government relaxed rules requiring an in-person visit to get a prescription for the medication. Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Opting for pastels, layering and relaxed symmetrical silhouettes, Maxwell focused on a theme of soft feminine beauty. Nardos Haile, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 Veteran attorney Mary Judge was well-suited to defend Brown with her quiet and confident demeanor mirroring that of her client who appeared attentive but relaxed in court. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 This cozy half-zip, which is available in four autumnal colors including evergreen and gold, feels simultaneously preppy and relaxed. Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Loden’s signature shade of dark green and relaxed residential design inspire a quiet calm. Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 See More
San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 McBride got off to a hot start and never relaxed throughout the game. Evan Dudley, al, 17 Sep. 2022 The end result will be a relaxed and approachable design (like this moody bedroom by designer David Frazier) that can flex with your tastes throughout the years. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Sep. 2022 Demand for the stimulant rose during the Covid-19 pandemic as the federal government relaxed rules requiring an in-person visit to get a prescription for the medication. Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Opting for pastels, layering and relaxed symmetrical silhouettes, Maxwell focused on a theme of soft feminine beauty. Nardos Haile, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 Veteran attorney Mary Judge was well-suited to defend Brown with her quiet and confident demeanor mirroring that of her client who appeared attentive but relaxed in court. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 This cozy half-zip, which is available in four autumnal colors including evergreen and gold, feels simultaneously preppy and relaxed. Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Loden’s signature shade of dark green and relaxed residential design inspire a quiet calm. Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1
relaxed 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in comfortable
enjoying physical comfort the frazzled executive was totally relaxed after the warm bath Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- comfortable
- snug
- cozy
- comfy
- at ease
- resting
- at home
- satisfied
- warm
- pleased
- canny
- contented
- content
- easygoing
- toasty
- laid-back
- undisturbed
- peaceful
- easeful
- unperturbed
- untroubled
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- uncomfortable
- dissatisfied
- troubled
- disturbed
- agitated
- discontented
- displeased
- 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
- unfussy
- heedless
- remiss
- derelict
- sloven
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rigid
- strict
- rigorous
- hard
- tight
- stern
- severe
- restrained
- harsh
- restricted
- careful
- conscientious
- meticulous
- constrained
- exact
- 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
- lax
- slackened
- detached
- slack
- insecure
- undone
- unsecured
- unfastened
- untied
- unattached
- baggy
- free
- unbound
- blousy
- saggy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- tight
- tense
- taut
- restrained
- constrained
- bound
- attached
- fast
- firm
- tied
- stuck
- snug
- fastened
- jammed
- wedged
relaxed
2 of 2verb
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
- de-stressed
- unwound
- loosened up
- decompressed
- hung loose
- basked
- calmed
- wound down
- composed
- chilled out
- settled
- comforted
- mellowed (out)
- winded down
- relieved
- eased
- lounged
- unbent
- lazed
- cooled
- alleviated
- quieted
- kicked back
- bummed
- vegetated
- lolled
- dawdled
- idled
- reposed
- droned
- loafed
- dillydallied
- zoned out
- dallied
- footled
- goofed (off)
- vegged out
- hanged (around or out)
- hacked (around)
- hung (around or 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
- detached
- slacked
- untied
- unfastened
- unbound
- freed
- undid
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- tightened
- stretched
- tensed
- strained
- bound
- attached
- restrained
- tied
- tensioned
- constrained
- fastened
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
- hanged
- lolled
- reposed
- bummed
- hung around
- idled
- hung
- loafed
- goldbricked
- hung about
- slacked (off)
- vegged out
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- struggled
- worked
- labored
- strained
- strived
- hustled
- humped
- strove
- plowed
- plugged
- wrought
- sweated
- plodded
- sweat
- exercised
- toiled
- pegged (away)
- worked out
- slaved
- moiled
- grubbed
- travailed
- drudged
- slogged