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- [ri-lakst]
- /rɪˈlækst/
- /rɪˈlækst/
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- [ri-lakst]
- /rɪˈlækst/
Definitions of relaxed word
- adjective relaxed being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood. 1
- adjective relaxed not strict; easy; informal: the relaxed rules of the club. 1
- verb with object relaxed to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax: to relax the muscles. 1
- verb with object relaxed to diminish the force of. 1
- verb with object relaxed to slacken or abate, as effort, attention, etc. 1
- verb with object relaxed to make less strict or severe, as rules, discipline, etc.: to relax the requirements for a license. 1
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Origin of relaxed
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; relax + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Relaxed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
relaxed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
relaxed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for relaxed
adj relaxed
- composed — If someone is composed, they are calm and able to control their feelings.
- serene — calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled: a serene landscape; serene old age.
- informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- carefree — A carefree person or period of time doesn't have or involve any problems, worries, or responsibilities.
- breezy — If you describe someone as breezy, you mean that they behave in a casual, cheerful, and confident manner.
Antonyms for relaxed
adj relaxed
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- worried — having or characterized by worry; concerned; anxious: Their worried parents called the police.
- rigid — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
- intolerant — not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.
- deliberate — If you do something that is deliberate, you planned or decided to do it beforehand, and so it happens on purpose rather than by chance.
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