1
: freed from or lacking in precision or stringency
2
: set or being at rest or at ease
3
: easy of manner : informal
4
: somewhat loose-fitting and usually casual in style
relaxed jeans
Examples of relaxed in a Sentence
Nothing makes me feel more relaxed than a nice hot bath.
I used to get really nervous performing, but I'm pretty relaxed about it now.
He's a very relaxed guy.
The restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere.
The seminar was very relaxed—we met at the professor's house instead of the lecture hall.
We have a relaxed dress code at the office.
a relaxed set of rules
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Over the years, J&J became known as a relaxed hangout near the city art museums and a popular stopover for cowboys during the Stock Show and Rodeo.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Known for combining antique techniques like Georgian cut-down settings, McCormack’s approach to design is decidedly relaxed and modern while still focusing on craftsmanship — the Mayfair location has an in-house workshop.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Nature lovers with more time to explore may want to immerse themselves in the landscape by hiking, camping, and other outdoor pursuits, but others prefer to take in the beauty and timelessness in a more relaxed way.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
For something more relaxed yet equally immersive, Breeze Ocean Kitchen captures the spirit of coastal living — sunlit, social, and centered around the ocean’s bounty, with flavors inspired by Florida and the Caribbean.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Known for combining antique techniques like Georgian cut-down settings, McCormack’s approach to design is decidedly relaxed and modern while still focusing on craftsmanship — the Mayfair location has an in-house workshop.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Nature lovers with more time to explore may want to immerse themselves in the landscape by hiking, camping, and other outdoor pursuits, but others prefer to take in the beauty and timelessness in a more relaxed way.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
For something more relaxed yet equally immersive, Breeze Ocean Kitchen captures the spirit of coastal living — sunlit, social, and centered around the ocean’s bounty, with flavors inspired by Florida and the Caribbean.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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“Relaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relaxed. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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