relaxed — free from tension and anxiety; at rest
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: free from tension and anxiety; at rest
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈlækst/
Example Sentences
- My cat looks so relaxed that I'm jealous of its lifestyle.
- The teacher's relaxed approach made the difficult subject easier to understand.
- He was so relaxed during the job interview that he started asking about vacation days.
relaxed
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈlækst/]
free from tension and anxiety; at rest
After a long hike, he feels totally relaxed by the campfire.
RE(back) + LAX(loose) — after falling RE(back) into the soft chair, he looked completely relaxed.
After a taxing day of endlessly faxing broken documents, she sat on the sofa and looked completely relaxed.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'relaxare' meaning 'to loosen or slacken,' formed from 're-' (back) and 'laxare' (to loosen), which derives from 'laxus' meaning 'loose' or 'slack.'
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + lax (loose) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix) = relaxed
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat looks so relaxed that I'm jealous of its lifestyle.”
“The teacher's relaxed approach made the difficult subject easier to understand.”
“He was so relaxed during the job interview that he started asking about vacation days.”
“The relaxed dress code allows employees to wear jeans and sneakers.”
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