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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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In more relaxed moments—at highway speeds, in 8th gear—the V12 is barely turning 1,000 rpm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The U.S. had better exposure to technology and innovation, a more relaxed regulatory environment, and generally greater profitability.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Vienna is best enjoyed at a relaxed pace—it unfolds naturally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Stokes and McCullum were appointed at the start of the 2022 and initially oversaw a sharp upturn in results while implementing a more relaxed environment and aggressive playing style.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Herold relaxed his grip on his gun and said, “Follow me.”

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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