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adjective

ri-ˈlakst

Definition of relaxed

as in comfortable

enjoying physical comfort the frazzled executive was totally relaxed after the warm bath

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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

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as in loosened

not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched the fishing line was relaxed and looped lazily into the pond

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relaxed

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verb

past tense of relax

as in chilled

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage

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tensed (up)

as in slackened

to make less taut relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot

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as in rested

to refrain from labor or exertion I just want to kick back and relax after mowing that huge lawn

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Recent Examples of relaxed

Adjective

Wilson crossed the ball over at a relaxed pace, and Leonard extended one arm of his 7-foot-3 wingspan to poke it away. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 The Bedale is one of Barbour’s most classic silhouettes, with a relaxed fit and weatherproof waxed cotton fabric. — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026

Verb

In a picture shared in the post taken on Fall Picture Day, Cagle said Burfield had relaxed smile and a sense of ease. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 He’d been relaxed as the game approached, casually juggling and passing a ball 90 minutes before kickoff. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relaxed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relaxed

Adjective

Tonight’s Venus cazimi could clarify what would make your environment feel more comfortable or genuinely yours.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
Perhaps most important for the team’s near future, Garland looked comfortable and confident as the Clippers’ alpha player, beginning his first full season in Los Angeles after being acquired from Cleveland in a trade for James Harden in February.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of comfortable

Adjective

This collaborative work delivers a new chemical strategy for fabricating high-performance flexible perovskite modules in China.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Faster decisions and more flexible production can let brands commit to holding less stock, replenish the hits that sell, and avoid some of the markdowns and unsold inventory that are routinely baked into seasonal forecasting.

— Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Use a non-abrasive scrubbing sponge or a microfiber cloth to remove all the loosened debris.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026
The loosened restrictions will not empower Washington to pursue investment and economic cooperation with al Sharaa’s government, which could transform the impoverished country.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of loosened

Adjective

The result is a vehicle that feels more controlled than its predecessor, with less of the loose, floaty behavior that could make the previous model feel heavy on uneven roads.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
Smotherman is feeling looser than most this time of the year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of loose

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