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relaxed
/rɪˈlækst/
calm and free from stress
After a long day, she felt completely relaxed in the spa.
She felt calm and stress-free after a long day.
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
Related Phrases
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
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