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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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Articulate, witty, and relaxed, the Ipswich man was seen strolling through Manchester city centre.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

And in the past decade, the agency had relaxed earlier restrictions, including a requirement that pregnant women visit a doctor’s office to obtain the pills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

He fielded a series of questions on Iran, Cuba and China with a relaxed style and dashes of humor -- and little of the invective that Trump often unleashes in his briefing room appearances.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The right hand introduces the melody, luxuriant and relaxed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

I let my breath out and relaxed my shoulders and looked back out the window.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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