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Relaxed Rɪˈlækst Appeared Confident Match Family Run Hotel Adjective

Word relaxed
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / rɪˈlækst / NAmE / rɪˈlækst /
Example
  • he appeared relaxed and confident before the match.
  • she had a very relaxed manner.
  • i’m feeling more relaxed about the future now.
  • a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere
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relaxed

(adjective)BrE / rɪˈlækst / NAmE / rɪˈlækst /
  1. calm and not anxious or worried
    • He appeared relaxed and confident before the match.
    • She had a very relaxed manner.
    • I’m feeling more relaxed about the future now.
  2. calm and informal
    • a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere
  3. not caring too much about discipline or making people follow rules
    • synonym laid-back
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/laid-back
    • I take a fairly relaxed attitude towards what the kids wear to school.

    Extra Examples

    • You need to ensure that a patient feels relaxed enough to discuss things fully.
    • After a couple of drinks he felt more relaxed.
    • I had to learn to be more relaxed about things.
    • It’s a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere.
    • She appeared relaxed and confident before the match.
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