RELAXED


Meaning of RELAXED in English

adjective

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES

a confident/optimistic/relaxed etc mood

At the beginning of the negotiations, he was in a confident mood.

a relaxed/friendly/informal atmosphere

Helen's flat has a very relaxed atmosphere.

in a good/positive/relaxed etc frame of mind

She returned from lunch in a happier frame of mind.

relaxed

On Bali, there is a healthier, more relaxed attitude to life.

COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS

■ ADVERB

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Not giving dates lets the story have a more relaxed and timeless feel about it.

Quietly spoken, and with the tensions of his acting day behind him, Holden now seemed more relaxed and chatty.

Taking controlled deep breaths will calm you down and get you into a more relaxed rhythm rather than a state of uncontrolled panic.

They become comfortably heavy-bodied, even cumbersome, and bumble their way through life at a more relaxed pace.

At this time her intravenous infusion was removed and she seemed more relaxed but still complained of pain from her wound.

Ten Bel Geminis Geminis provide a contrast to Drago with a more relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere.

He was a completely changed and infinitely more relaxed man, patient and courteous and easy.

Increased wealth makes possible a more relaxed attitude to work and the need to get things done.

■ NOUN

atmosphere

Set in substantial mature gardens and possessing a quiet and relaxed atmosphere .

L'Esquire prides itself on its superlative standards of service and relaxed atmosphere .

This is a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere .

So the superficially more relaxed atmosphere at home did nothing to modify my anorexic behaviour.

Raffles A lounge cellar bar with a relaxed atmosphere and a real coal fire.

Some interviewers address candidates by their first names thinking it encourages a relaxed atmosphere .

They praised the relaxed atmosphere of the school and the emphasis placed on parental involvement and links with outside organisations.

The management have achieved an excellent balance between service and relaxed atmosphere which is felt throughout the hotel.

attitude

She wasn't usually like this, she usually had a fairly relaxed attitude towards life.

He had a relaxed attitude towards his learning.

Increased wealth makes possible a more relaxed attitude to work and the need to get things done.

A relaxed attitude to family size and the timing of births then cost little.

In terms of having a relaxed attitude to food the answer is yes.

Unlike some of his neighbours, President Mugabe is in a position to take a relaxed attitude to dissent.

manner

Instead you can approach better health in an easy, relaxed manner .

She had a very relaxed manner and made no secret of the fact that sitting on a chair was uncomfortable for her.

Entering the room in a confident and relaxed manner is very important for getting the interview off to a good start.

way

Alison presided in a relaxed way , finding things for people to do, drawing them out, drawing them in.

The meditator is required to focus their mind upon the mantra in an effortless, relaxed way .

It was not a grim, agonising programme but was undertaken in a calm and relaxed way .

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

Everyone looked happy and relaxed , even Bill.

George greeted us in his friendly relaxed way.

I think people feel more relaxed wearing casual clothes.

Looking relaxed and confident, the president answered a barrage of questions from the press.

Old couches and armchairs set a relaxed mood at Java.

The people in Hawaii are so relaxed -- I could have stayed another fortnight.

You seem much more relaxed since you changed jobs.

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

A relaxed regime of visiting the lavatory after each main meal and at bedtime is established with the parents keeping a record.

Feeling that the world liked him, he liked the world and faced it, relaxed and open.

It is an excellent place for families as the staff are friendly, relaxed and attentive.

Once you are relaxed , focus your attention on the music and see what images come into your mind.

The giant lock's colourful - and occasionally controversial - career is related in a relaxed , informative fashion.

They reveal a soft and relaxed side of the ex-Beatle away from the harsh glare of fame.

When sounds are unvoiced, the vocal cords are relaxed to allow the air a completely free passage.

Longman DOCE5 Extras English vocabulary.      Дополнительный английский словарь Longman DOCE5.