Lax and Temperate

Lax

Lax adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

Temperate and lax are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Temperate" instead an adjective "Lax".

Nearby Word: laxly

Temperate

Temperate adjective - Avoiding extremes in behavior or expression.

Lax and temperate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lax" instead an adjective "Temperate".

Nearby Word: temper
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