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.

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  • adjective Having an easy-going mood or temperament.
  • adjective Eased or loosened.
  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of relax.

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  • adjective without strain or anxiety

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Examples

  • His expression relaxed and he bowed, his blue eyes twinkling.

    Much Ado About Marriage Karen Hawkins 2010

  • Ruby sighed, a long, loose sigh of surrender, and her expression relaxed still further.

    Starting from Scratch Susan Gilbert-Collins 2010

  • His expression relaxed and he bowed, his blue eyes twinkling.

    Much Ado About Marriage Karen Hawkins 2010

  • His expression relaxed and he bowed, his blue eyes twinkling.

    Much Ado About Marriage Karen Hawkins 2010

  • Radcliff gazed at Hunter intently for several moments, then his expression relaxed into a smile.

    Hell’s Gate Stephen Frey 2009

  • Bach stared at Hunter intently for a few moments, then his expression relaxed and he nodded contritely.

    Hell’s Gate Stephen Frey 2009

  • Then her expression relaxed and she let out a little laugh.

    Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom Jack Canfield 2009

  • Radcliff gazed at Hunter intently for several moments, then his expression relaxed into a smile.

    Hell’s Gate Stephen Frey 2009

  • Then her expression relaxed and she let out a little laugh.

    Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom Jack Canfield 2009

  • 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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