laxer

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective lacking in rigor or strictness
  2. adjective pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet')
  3. adjective lacking in strength or firmness or resilience

Etymology

From lax + -er.

Synonyms

lax, slack

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