relaxed

/ɹɪˈlækst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Made more lenient; less strict; lax.

Adjective

Examples

The relaxed rules were greatly tightened after the lawsuit.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Free from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.

Adjective

Examples

He's a relaxed kind of guy, he never lets himself get upset.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “relaxed” mean?

Made more lenient; less strict; lax.

Is “relaxed” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.