Relaxed and Rigid

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Relaxed adjective - Not bound by rigid standards.

Usage example: we're having a very relaxed staff meeting, and then everyone can get an early start on the long holiday weekend

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Rigid is an antonym for relaxed in topics: loose, easygoing.

Nearby Words: relax, relaxation, relaxing

Rigid adjective - Not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards.

Usage example: rigid enforcement of drug laws

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Relaxed is an antonym for rigid.

Nearby Words: rigor, rigidity, rigidly

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Rigid and Relaxed. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/relaxed/rigid

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