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adjective

avslappnad

relax

Definition & meaning

Avslappnad means relaxed: calm, at ease, or free from tension. It can describe a person, their muscles, or an atmosphere or style.

Grammar & Word origin

An adjective, inflected as avslappnat in the neuter and avslappnade in the plural and definite forms. It comes from the verb avslappna , “to relax,” formed from av- and slappna, relating to becoming less tense.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonyms: lugn means “calm,” while avspänd particularly suggests freedom from physical or mental tension.
  • Antonyms: spänd means “tense,” while stressad means “stressed.”

Common phrases & collocations

  • en avslappnad stämning — a relaxed atmosphere
  • känna sig avslappnad — to feel relaxed
  • avslappnade muskler — relaxed muscles

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Examples

Hon känner sig avslappnad efter badet.adjective

She feels relaxed after the bath.

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