Definitions

relaxed

[ri-lakst] / rɪˈlækst /

ADJECTIVE

easygoing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breezy calm carefree casual composed easy easygoing flexible informal laid-back nonchalant placid serene spontaneous tolerant tranquil

STRONG

collected moderate poised

WEAK

amenable complaisant devil-may-care even-tempered free and easy hang-loose happy-go-lucky indolent indulgent insouciant lazy lenient liberal low-pressure mild natural offhand outgiving patient self-possessed unceremonious unconcerned uncritical undemanding unhurried uninhibited unrestrained

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated deliberate difficult excited formal intolerant planned premeditated rigid stiff troubled turbulent violent wild worried

ADJECTIVE

loose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

detached easy

STRONG

clear disconnected escaped floating free hanging liberated limp loosened released separate slack slackened unbolted unbound unbuttoned unclasped undone unfastened unhinged unhooked unlocked unpinned untied

WEAK

apart asunder at large baggy flabby flaccid insecure lax movable not fitting sloppy unattached uncaged unconfined unconnected unfettered unlatched unrestrained unrestricted unsecured unshackled wobbly

Antonyms

STRONG

connected hindered joined rigid sane stiff

Example Sentences

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How coming back here makes Dad feel happier, more relaxed, more like himself.

From Literature

When Attalah visited Bamako, he signalled that Washington was quite relaxed about Moscow's military involvement.

From BBC

Even the struggling players seemed thrilled to be here, Tanner Scott acting amazingly relaxed when asked for his 2026 goals.

From Los Angeles Times

Nighthand did not have the relaxed look of a man on holiday.

From Literature

Spain is taking a more relaxed attitude: If people live and work here, they might as well pay taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal