relaxed

adjective

re·​laxed ri-ˈlakst How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
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 How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
ri-ˈlakst-lē
adverb
relaxedness
ri-ˈlak-səd-nəs How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
ri-ˈlaks(t)-nəs
noun

Examples of relaxed in a Sentence

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
Recent Examples on the Web Her homeowner association helped stymie that project and remains wary the church will leap at the chance to make money with the relaxed zoning rules if House Bill 2815 passes. The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024 When measuring your shower curtain, add 12 inches to the width to ensure that the curtain will be able to reach both walls, with some wiggle room for a more relaxed fit. Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024 Its relaxed fit is great for the kiddos who like something a bit more flexible while still providing optimal coverage when outdoors. Casey Clark, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024 Millions of borrowers have benefited from various executive-level actions that have modified existing programs, relaxed eligibility rules, and streamlined application processes. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Sweden changed its laws and relaxed rules over arms sales to assuage Turkey. Reuters, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2024 This is all legal because of the relaxed rules written into an obscure tax code provision called the unrelated business income tax (UBIT). Scott Hodge, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2024 But, the wide-leg pants and relaxed fit of the sweatshirt look straight out of the Gen Z influencer playbook. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2024 This swing dress has a cozy, relaxed fit without ever looking slumpy. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of relaxed was circa 1623

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Cite this Entry

“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaxed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

relaxed

adjective
re·​laxed ri-ˈlakst How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
1
: lacking in precision or strictness
was very relaxed for a new parent
2
: not worried or tense
found her in a relaxed moment
3
: easy of manner : informal
a relaxed style of comedy
4
: somewhat loose-fitting and usually casual in style
relaxed jeans
relaxedly
-ˈlak-səd-lē How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
-ˈlaks-tlē
adverb
relaxedness
-ˈlak-səd-nəs How to pronounce relaxed (audio)
-ˈlaks(t)-nəs
noun

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