relaxed
rih-LAKST
Relaxed (adjective) means Free from tension or anxiety; calm and at ease. Example: “After a week by the sea, we all felt rested and relaxed.”
adjective
1
Free from tension or anxiety; calm and at ease.
"After a week by the sea, we all felt rested and relaxed."
"He seemed remarkably relaxed before the interview."
"The atmosphere at the party was relaxed and friendly."
2
Not strict; casual or informal.
"Our teacher has a relaxed attitude to homework deadlines."
"The restaurant is relaxed, so nobody minds if you turn up in jeans."
"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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more relaxed
- Superlative
- most relaxed
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Etymology
From relax plus -ed, echoing Latin relaxatus.
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Rhymes for relaxed
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What does “relaxed” mean?
The word “relaxed” means free from tension or anxiety; calm and at ease. In plain terms, calm and unstressed — or, describing a place or rule, informal and undemanding.
How do you pronounce “relaxed”?
“Relaxed” is pronounced rih-LAKST (/ɹɪˈlækst/ in IPA).
How do you use “relaxed” in a sentence?
Here is “relaxed” used in a sentence: “He seemed remarkably relaxed before the interview.”
What part of speech is “relaxed”?
“Relaxed” is an adjective.
Where does the word “relaxed” come from?
The word “relaxed” comes from Latin. From relax plus -ed, echoing Latin relaxatus.
Is “relaxed” a common word?
“Relaxed” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “relaxed” have?
“Relaxed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: free from tension or anxiety; calm and at ease.
What is the difference between relaxed and relaxing?
Relaxed describes the state of a person or place that is free from tension: "she felt relaxed," "a relaxed atmosphere." Relaxing describes something that causes that state: "a relaxing bath." Saying "I feel relaxing" is a common learner error; the correct form is "I feel relaxed."
What is the difference between relaxed and calm?
Calm stresses the absence of agitation or disturbance, while relaxed stresses the absence of tension and a feeling of being at ease. Relaxed also has a second use that calm does not: describing rules or standards that are not strict, as in "a relaxed dress code."
What are common collocations with relaxed?
Common pairings include a relaxed atmosphere, a relaxed attitude, a relaxed approach, and a relaxed pace. In clothing, a relaxed fit means a looser, less tailored cut, reflecting the word's second sense of casual and informal.
