adjective
relaxed
rih-LAKST
adjective
1
Free from tension or anxiety; calm and at ease.
"He seemed remarkably relaxed before the interview."
"The atmosphere at the party was relaxed and friendly."
2
Not strict; casual or informal.
"The office has a relaxed dress code on Fridays."
How to Use Relaxed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCalm and unstressed — or, describing a place or rule, informal and undemanding.
Common pairings
a relaxed atmosphere
feel relaxed
relaxed attitude
Word Forms
more relaxed comparative, most relaxed superlative
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Etymology
From relax plus -ed, echoing Latin relaxatus.