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Definition of relaxed

relaxed

/rɪˈlækst/
re · laxed
Adverb:relaxedly
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1

Free from tension, worry, and anxiety; at ease and calm.

Example

"She felt completely relaxed after spending a quiet afternoon reading by the lake."

2

(Of a rule, policy, atmosphere, or environment) not strict, rigid, or formal; casual and accommodating.

Example

"The company adopted a more relaxed dress code during the summer months."

3

(Of muscles, posture, or the body) loose, slack, and not taut or contracted.

Example

"Keep your shoulders relaxed and your spine straight while practicing the breathing exercises."

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• Rhymes for relaxed

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relations
relationship
relax
relaxed
relaxing
relay
release

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'relax' plus the participial suffix '-ed'. 'Relax' derives from the Latin 'relaxare' (to loosen, slacken, or ease), a combination of the prefix 're-' (again, back) and 'laxare' (to loosen), from 'laxus' (loose).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Relaxed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/relaxed
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