adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a confident/optimistic/relaxed etc mood
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At the beginning of the negotiations, he was in a confident mood.
a relaxed/friendly/informal atmosphere
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Helen's flat has a very relaxed atmosphere.
in a good/positive/relaxed etc frame of mind
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She returned from lunch in a happier frame of mind.
relaxed
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On Bali, there is a healthier, more relaxed attitude to life.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
more
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Not giving dates lets the story have a more relaxed and timeless feel about it.
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Quietly spoken, and with the tensions of his acting day behind him, Holden now seemed more relaxed and chatty.
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Taking controlled deep breaths will calm you down and get you into a more relaxed rhythm rather than a state of uncontrolled panic.
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They become comfortably heavy-bodied, even cumbersome, and bumble their way through life at a more relaxed pace.
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At this time her intravenous infusion was removed and she seemed more relaxed but still complained of pain from her wound.
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Ten Bel Geminis Geminis provide a contrast to Drago with a more relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere.
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He was a completely changed and infinitely more relaxed man, patient and courteous and easy.
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Increased wealth makes possible a more relaxed attitude to work and the need to get things done.
■ NOUN
atmosphere
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Set in substantial mature gardens and possessing a quiet and relaxed atmosphere .
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L'Esquire prides itself on its superlative standards of service and relaxed atmosphere .
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This is a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere .
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So the superficially more relaxed atmosphere at home did nothing to modify my anorexic behaviour.
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Raffles A lounge cellar bar with a relaxed atmosphere and a real coal fire.
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Some interviewers address candidates by their first names thinking it encourages a relaxed atmosphere .
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They praised the relaxed atmosphere of the school and the emphasis placed on parental involvement and links with outside organisations.
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The management have achieved an excellent balance between service and relaxed atmosphere which is felt throughout the hotel.
attitude
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She wasn't usually like this, she usually had a fairly relaxed attitude towards life.
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He had a relaxed attitude towards his learning.
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Increased wealth makes possible a more relaxed attitude to work and the need to get things done.
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A relaxed attitude to family size and the timing of births then cost little.
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In terms of having a relaxed attitude to food the answer is yes.
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Unlike some of his neighbours, President Mugabe is in a position to take a relaxed attitude to dissent.
manner
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Instead you can approach better health in an easy, relaxed manner .
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She had a very relaxed manner and made no secret of the fact that sitting on a chair was uncomfortable for her.
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Entering the room in a confident and relaxed manner is very important for getting the interview off to a good start.
way
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Alison presided in a relaxed way , finding things for people to do, drawing them out, drawing them in.
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The meditator is required to focus their mind upon the mantra in an effortless, relaxed way .
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It was not a grim, agonising programme but was undertaken in a calm and relaxed way .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Everyone looked happy and relaxed , even Bill.
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George greeted us in his friendly relaxed way.
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I think people feel more relaxed wearing casual clothes.
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Looking relaxed and confident, the president answered a barrage of questions from the press.
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Old couches and armchairs set a relaxed mood at Java.
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The people in Hawaii are so relaxed -- I could have stayed another fortnight.
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You seem much more relaxed since you changed jobs.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A relaxed regime of visiting the lavatory after each main meal and at bedtime is established with the parents keeping a record.
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Feeling that the world liked him, he liked the world and faced it, relaxed and open.
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It is an excellent place for families as the staff are friendly, relaxed and attentive.
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Once you are relaxed , focus your attention on the music and see what images come into your mind.
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The giant lock's colourful - and occasionally controversial - career is related in a relaxed , informative fashion.
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They reveal a soft and relaxed side of the ex-Beatle away from the harsh glare of fame.
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When sounds are unvoiced, the vocal cords are relaxed to allow the air a completely free passage.