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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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The U.S. had relaxed travel restrictions to the island, and Cuba had partially opened its economy to the private sector.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Crude oil prices ended Friday at five-week lows as tensions had relaxed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026

She relaxed into her body more, more comfortable on the blue camping chair she was sitting in.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I relaxed and ate jícama dusted with chili powder from a tall fruit cup and told myself we could move here if Papá never came back and we lost the house.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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