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relaxed

adjective re·laxed \ri-ˈlakst\

: calm and free from stress, worry, or anxiety : not worried or tense

: informal and comfortable

: not strict or carefully controlled

Full Definition of RELAXED

: freed from or lacking in precision or stringency

: set or being at rest or at ease

: easy of manner : informal

: somewhat loose-fitting and usually casual in style <relaxed jeans>

— re·laxed·ly \-ˈlak-səd-lē, -ˈlakst-lē\ adverb

— re·laxed·ness \-ˈlak-səd-nəs, -ˈlaks(t)-nəs\ noun

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