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relaxed
adjective re·laxed \ri-ˈlakst\
: calm and free from stress, worry, or anxiety : not worried or tense
: informal and comfortable
: not strict or carefully controlled
Full Definition of RELAXED
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>
— re·laxed·ly \-ˈlak-səd-lē, -ˈlakst-lē\ adverb
— re·laxed·ness \-ˈlak-səd-nəs, -ˈlaks(t)-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of RELAXED
1623
Related to RELAXED
- Synonyms
- canny [chiefly Scottish], comfy, cozy, comfortable, snug
- Antonyms
- uncomfortable
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