Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Not rigorous or strict.
- adjective Free from strain or tension.
- adjective Easy and informal in manner.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Having an
easy-going mood ortemperament . - adjective
Eased orloosened . - verb Simple past tense and past participle of
relax .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective without strain or anxiety
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Examples
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His expression relaxed and he bowed, his blue eyes twinkling.
Much Ado About Marriage Karen Hawkins 2010
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Ruby sighed, a long, loose sigh of surrender, and her expression relaxed still further.
Starting from Scratch Susan Gilbert-Collins 2010
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His expression relaxed and he bowed, his blue eyes twinkling.
Much Ado About Marriage Karen Hawkins 2010
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His expression relaxed and he bowed, his blue eyes twinkling.
Much Ado About Marriage Karen Hawkins 2010
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Radcliff gazed at Hunter intently for several moments, then his expression relaxed into a smile.
Hell’s Gate Stephen Frey 2009
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Bach stared at Hunter intently for a few moments, then his expression relaxed and he nodded contritely.
Hell’s Gate Stephen Frey 2009
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Then her expression relaxed and she let out a little laugh.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom Jack Canfield 2009
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Radcliff gazed at Hunter intently for several moments, then his expression relaxed into a smile.
Hell’s Gate Stephen Frey 2009
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Then her expression relaxed and she let out a little laugh.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom Jack Canfield 2009
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Bach stared at Hunter intently for a few moments, then his expression relaxed and he nodded contritely.
Hell’s Gate Stephen Frey 2009
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Relaxed mowing is when local councils cut grass less often to reduce costs and encourage biodiversity.
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