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Relaxed

/rɪˈlækst/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Free from tension and anxiety; at ease.

    "After a long week at work, she felt relaxed while lounging on the beach."
  2. 2

    Not strict or formal; casual.

    "The dress code for the event was relaxed, allowing guests to wear comfortable clothing."

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The word 'relaxed' originates from the Latin 'relaxare', meaning 'to loosen' or 'to make less tense'. It entered Middle English in the late 14th century, evolving to describe a state of being free from tension or anxiety.

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