relaxed
Americanadjective
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being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety.
in a relaxed mood.
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not strict; easy; informal.
the relaxed rules of the club.
Other Word Forms
- relaxedly adverb
- relaxedness noun
- unrelaxed adjective
Etymology
Origin of relaxed
Example Sentences
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"I haven't got constant interruptions… it's a much more relaxed atmosphere."
From BBC
The breakfast table, once a neutral space, now feels charged with meaning — who arrived first, who looks relaxed, who’s chewing contentedly while others watch.
From Salon
Texas is emerging as a US tech world El Dorado, luring investments with cheap energy, relaxed regulations, tax incentives and reasonably affordable real estate for massive data centers.
From Barron's
Rasheed can do a pretty great British accent and boasts a relaxed and natural confidence honed from starring in his own comedy skits on YouTube.
From Los Angeles Times
Real Madrid and England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said Vinicius had been his usual self before the fixture, "very chilled" and "very relaxed".
From BBC
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