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relaxed

/rɪˈlækst/
adjective★Beginner— calm and free from stress
informal

Free from tension or anxiety; calm and at ease

He took a deep breath and felt more relaxed.

He took a deep breath and felt less tense.

The music helped her feel relaxed before the interview.

The music helped her feel calm before the interview.

💡

Often used to describe a state of physical or mental calmness.

Collocations

relaxed atmospherea calm and comfortable environmentrelaxed posturea comfortable and unstrained position

Synonyms

calmat easeunstressedcomposedserene

Antonyms

tensestressedanxiousnervousuptight

Related Phrases

relax your mindphrase
to stop thinking about stressful things
relax your gripphrase
to loosen your hold on something

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'relaxed' to describe people, environments, or situations where stress is low.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While 'relaxed' is useful, overusing it can make descriptions feel repetitive.

📖Word Origin

From the verb 'relax,' which comes from Latin 'relaxare,' meaning 'to loosen' or 'to slacken.'

📝Usage Notes

Can describe both physical and mental states. Often used in contexts involving rest, leisure, or stress relief.

Word Breakdown

relax
to make or become less tense
root
+
-ed
past participle suffix, indicating a state
suffix
English Dictionary

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