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Synonyms
re·laxed (rĭ-lăkst́)

adjective 

  1. Not rigorous or strict.
  2. Free from strain or tension.
  3. Easy and informal in manner.
re·lax (rĭ-lăkś)

[Middle English relaxen, from Old French relaxer, from Latin relaxāre, re-, re-, + laxāre, to loosen (from laxus, loose; see slēg-).]

verb: -laxed, -lax·ing, -lax·es. 

transitive verb 

  1. To make lax or loose: relax one's grip.
  2. To make less severe or strict: relax a curfew.
  3. To reduce in intensity; slacken: relax one's efforts.
  4. To relieve from tension or strain: The warm bath relaxed me.

intransitive verb 

  1. To take one's ease; rest.
  2. To become lax or loose.
  3. To become less severe or strict.
  4. To become less restrained or tense.

derivatives

re·lax́a·ble
adjective