relaxed

/rɪˈlækst/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈlækst/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈlakst/ (ame, mw)

relaxed — adjective

  • relaxedpositive
  • more relaxedcomparative
  • most relaxedsuperlative

1. feeling peaceful and free from stress or worry, so that your body and mind are a

1.形容詞A2
釋義

feeling peaceful and free from stress or worry, so that your body and mind are at ease.

例句

After finishing her exams, Sana felt relaxed for the first time in weeks.

A warm bath after a long day helps Gabriel feel relaxed and ready for sleep.

collocation: feel relaxed

同義詞
  • calm

    more neutral and general; does not always imply a prior state of tension

  • at ease

    slightly more formal; suggests comfort in a social situation

  • laid-back

    informal; describes a person's general character rather than a temporary mood

反義詞
  • stressed

    the most direct opposite; feeling mental or emotional strain

  • tense

    suggests physical tightness and mental alertness due to worry

  • anxious

    implies nervousness about an uncertain outcome

常見錯誤

❌The massage was very relaxed.
✅The massage was very relaxing.
💡'Relaxed' describes how you feel; 'relaxing' describes something that causes you to feel that way.
❌I feel relax after yoga.
✅I feel relaxed after yoga.
💡'Relax' is a verb; the adjective form after linking verbs like 'feel' is 'relaxed.'

2. not feeling or showing concern about a particular situation or issue, even when

2.形容詞B1
釋義

not feeling or showing concern about a particular situation or issue, even when others might expect you to be worried.

例句

The teacher was surprisingly relaxed about the students turning in their papers late.

be relaxed about + [issue]

Noor's parents are very relaxed about her choosing her own career path.

同義詞
  • easygoing

    describes a personality trait rather than an attitude about a specific issue

  • carefree

    implies a lighter, less serious attitude; can sound more positive

  • laid-back

    informal; similar to 'easygoing' but slightly more casual

反義詞
  • worried

    the most direct opposite; feeling troubled about something

  • concerned

    less intense than worried; implies thoughtful attention to an issue

文法句型

be relaxed about + [something]

用法筆記

Commonly used in the pattern 'be relaxed about + noun/gerund.' This sense describes an attitude toward a specific thing, unlike sense 1 (FEELING CALM), which describes a general emotional state.

常見錯誤

❌I am relaxed of the test results.
✅I am relaxed about the test results.
💡The correct preposition after 'relaxed' in this sense is 'about,' not 'of.'

3. describing a place, situation, or event where people feel at ease because the ru

3.形容詞A2
釋義

describing a place, situation, or event where people feel at ease because the rules are not strict and the mood is friendly and calm.

例句

The café has a relaxed atmosphere where customers can sit and read for hours.

collocation: relaxed atmosphere

Shanti's birthday party was a relaxed gathering with just a few close friends.

relaxed gathering

同義詞
  • informal

    focuses on absence of strict rules rather than emotional comfort

  • casual

    emphasises a lack of formality in dress, behaviour, or atmosphere

  • easygoing

    can describe a place or situation, though more commonly used for people

反義詞
  • formal

    the most direct opposite; following strict rules and customs

  • stiff

    negative connotation; suggests unnatural formality that makes people uncomfortable

4. describing a film, play, or performance event that has been adapted to welcome a

4.形容詞B2
釋義

describing a film, play, or performance event that has been adapted to welcome audience members with autism, sensory sensitivities, or conditions that make it hard to attend traditional shows.

例句

The cinema offers relaxed screenings with dim lights and lower sound.

relaxed screening (sensory-friendly event)

Sirin took her brother to a relaxed performance where people could leave whenever needed.

同義詞
  • sensory-friendly

    the more common term in American English; more explicit about the type of adaptation

  • autism-friendly

    narrower; specifically refers to accommodations for autistic people

用法筆記

This is a specialised modern usage from the accessibility and inclusion movement. The term 'relaxed screening' or 'relaxed performance' is the standard phrase in the UK and Australia. In the US, 'sensory-friendly screening' is more common.

常見錯誤

❌The theatre offered a relaxed screening where the rules were not strict.' (vague)
✅The theatre offered a relaxed screening where audience members could move and make noise freely.
💡Clarify the specific accommodations rather than using vague language.

5. describing hair that naturally has curls or waves but has been treated with chem

5.形容詞B2
釋義

describing hair that naturally has curls or waves but has been treated with chemicals so that it lies flat and loses its curl.

例句

Theo decided to get relaxed hair for the summer because it was easier to manage.

The hairdresser explained that relaxed hair needs special care to stay healthy.

collocation: relaxed hair

同義詞
反義詞
  • natural

    in the context of hair, refers to hair that has not been chemically treated

用法筆記

This sense is used as a noun modifier before 'hair' ('relaxed hair') and as a predicate ('Her hair is relaxed'). It is an industry term in hairdressing and does NOT describe hair that naturally looks calm or smooth — it always implies a chemical process.

常見錯誤

❌I brushed my hair until it looked relaxed.
✅I got my hair relaxed at the salon.
💡'Relaxed hair' refers specifically to chemically straightened hair, not to the natural appearance of hair.