Cool MateRelaxed
UK /["/rɪˈlækst/"]/US /["/rɪˈlækst/"]/
Definition
calm and not anxious or worried
In simple words: not feeling stress; calm and comfortable
Examples
- After a long week at work, I finally felt relaxed during the weekend.
- She looked relaxed as she lay on the beach, soaking up the sun.
- The atmosphere was very relaxed at the coffee shop, perfect for reading.
- I prefer a relaxed dress code at my workplace, allowing employees to be comfortable.
- He always has a relaxed demeanor, which makes others feel at ease around him.
Usage notes
Typically used to describe a person's mood or atmosphere. Can be informal when used in casual conversations, but acceptable in more formal contexts as well.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think 'relax' — when you're 'relaxed', you're just taking it easy!
Collocations
- appear
- be
- feel
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- about
Synonyms
- laid-back
Antonyms
- stressed
- tense
- anxious
Common mistakes
- Using it to describe something too intense or serious.
- Confusing with 'relaxing', which describes an activity.
- Saying 'more relaxed' when you should use 'less tense'.