relaxed
UK: rɪˈlækst | US: rɪˈlækst
adj. free from tension or anxiety; calm and at ease
adj. (of a rule or restriction) not strictly enforced
adj. (of clothing) loose and comfortable
The word "relaxed" originates from the Latin relaxare, combining re- (back) and laxare (to loosen). The root lax (loose) evolved into Old French relaxer and Middle English relaxen, retaining the core idea of "loosening tension." The suffix -ed transforms the verb into an adjective, describing a state of being. The progression reflects a physical → metaphorical shift, from "loosening muscles" to "easing mental stress."
She felt relaxed after the yoga session.
The school has a relaxed dress code on Fridays.
He wore a relaxed-fit shirt for the picnic.
The atmosphere at the café was warm and relaxed.
Her relaxed attitude helped calm the nervous team.