Dictionary Entry
relaxed
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ɹɪˈlækst/Word FrequencyCommon (4.96)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)To calm down.
In a Sentence
“The essay uses relaxed to make the point more precise.”
Published Usage Examples
“His expression relaxed and he bowed, his blue eyes twinkling.”
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Origin
From Latin 'relaxare' meaning 'to loosen, unbend, slacken'.
Common Phrases
. relaxedstate relaxedatmosphere relaxed
Related Words
Poetry examples for “relaxed”
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