Word
relaxed
Phoneticsre·laxed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈɫækst/
UK/ɹɪlˈækst/
Definitions
01calm and not worried
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling calm and comfortable because you are not worried or stressed.
adj. characterised by a state of psychological ease and freedom from anxiety.
日本語:ゆったり※
“He felt much more relaxed after his two-week holiday by the sea.”
“Despite the high stakes of the negotiation, the lead diplomat maintained a relaxed demeanour that helped de-escalate the tension in the room.”
02informal or less strict
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. not strict or formal; easygoing.
adj. having a lack of strictness or formality; lenient in application or atmosphere.
“The office has a relaxed dress code, so most people wear jeans.”
“The school adopted a more relaxed approach to its curriculum, allowing students to pursue independent projects alongside their core subjects.”
03physically loose
B2 · Upper Intermediate Medicine
adj. not tight or tensed, especially when talking about your muscles.
adj. exhibiting a lack of physical tension or contraction; in a state of physiological rest.
“Try to keep your shoulders relaxed while you are sitting at your desk.”
“The therapist instructed the patient to keep their leg muscles relaxed during the examination to ensure an accurate assessment of the joint.”
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “relaxed” in context.
Verb
01. become relaxed
“The atmosphere became relaxed once the music started playing.”
verb + adj
02. feel relaxed
“After a long bath, I always feel relaxed and ready for bed.”
verb + adj
03. look relaxed
“The manager looked relaxed during the meeting, which made everyone else feel comfortable.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. completely relaxed
“She was completely relaxed while lying on the beach in the sun.”
adv + adj
05. relaxed about the exam
“She felt surprisingly relaxed about the exam because she had studied so hard.”
adj + prep + noun
06. relaxed atmosphere
“The restaurant has a very relaxed atmosphere, so you don't need to wear a suit.”
adj + noun
07. relaxed attitude
“He has a relaxed attitude toward his studies, but he still gets good grades.”
adj + noun
Etymology
From relax + -ed, originally after Latin relaxātus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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