relaxed

adjective

re·​laxed ri-ˈlakst 

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

relaxedly

ri-ˈlak-səd-lē 

ri-ˈlakst-lē

adverb

relaxedness

ri-ˈlak-səd-nəs 

ri-ˈlaks(t)-nəs

noun

Synonyms

• canny [chiefly Scottish]
• comfortable
• comfy
• cozy
• snug

Examples of relaxed in a Sentence

Nothing makes me feel more relaxed than a nice hot bath.

I used to get really nervous performing, but I'm pretty relaxed about it now.

He's a very relaxed guy.

The restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere.

The seminar was very relaxed—we met at the professor's house instead of the lecture hall.

We have a relaxed dress code at the office.

a relaxed set of rules

Recent Examples on the Web

The town’s relaxed coffee houses, restaurants, shops and boutiques are just a few steps from The Roundtree. —Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

His approach to the work on the day...is very relaxed. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025

For a relaxed paddle in town, head to the lakes at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park, which has a boat ramp and floating docks. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025

Wear them with athletic shorts and sunnies for a sporty ensemble, or slip on relaxed trousers and a button-up shirt for a classic, casual look. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for relaxed

• equiaxed
• overtaxed
• axed
• faxed
• taxed
• waxed
• climaxed
• untaxed

Kids Definition

relaxed

adjective

re·​laxed ri-ˈlakst 

1

: lacking in precision or strictness

was very relaxed for a new parent

2

: not worried or tense

found her in a relaxed moment

3

: easy of manner : informal

a relaxed style of comedy

4

: somewhat loose-fitting and usually casual in style

relaxed jeans

relaxedly

-ˈlak-səd-lē 

-ˈlaks-tlē

adverb

relaxedness

-ˈlak-səd-nəs 

-ˈlaks(t)-nəs

noun