relaxed
- 01 B1 Intermediate
feeling calm and comfortable because you are not worried or stressed.
characterised by a state of psychological ease and freedom from anxiety.
Simple“He felt much more relaxed after his two-week holiday by the sea.”
In context“Despite the high stakes of the negotiation, the lead diplomat maintained a relaxed demeanour that helped de-escalate the tension in the room.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
not strict or formal; easygoing.
having a lack of strictness or formality; lenient in application or atmosphere.
Simple“The office has a relaxed dress code, so most people wear jeans.”
In context“The school adopted a more relaxed approach to its curriculum, allowing students to pursue independent projects alongside their core subjects.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
not tight or tensed, especially when talking about your muscles.
exhibiting a lack of physical tension or contraction; in a state of physiological rest.
Simple“Try to keep your shoulders relaxed while you are sitting at your desk.”
In context“The therapist instructed the patient to keep their leg muscles relaxed during the examination to ensure an accurate assessment of the joint.”
From relax + -ed, originally after Latin relaxātus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.