Relaxed and Rigorous

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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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Rigorous is an antonym for relaxed.

Nearby Words: relax, relaxation, relaxing

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

Usage example: a rigorous diet and exercise regimen

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Relaxed is an antonym for rigorous in strict topic.

Nearby Words: rigorously, rigor, rigour, rigorism

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