Laxly: meaning, definitions and examples

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laxly

 

[ หˆlรฆksli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Laxly refers to doing something in a loose or careless manner. It often implies a lack of strictness or attention to detail, suggesting a relaxed or lenient approach.

Synonyms

carelessly, leniently, loosely, slackly

Examples of usage

  • She handled the project laxly, which resulted in many errors.
  • The rules were enforced laxly, allowing some players to gain an unfair advantage.
  • He approached his studies laxly, leading to poor grades.
  • The maintenance of the equipment was kept laxly, causing frequent breakdowns.

Translations

Translations of the word "laxly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de forma relaxada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเฅ€เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lockerer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ longgar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ luลบno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ทฉใ‚„ใ‹ใซ (ใ‚†ใ‚‹ใ‚„ใ‹ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรขchement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera laxa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gevลŸek bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š์Šจํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุดุฏูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ volnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voฤพne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆพๅผ›ๅœฐ (sลngchรญ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ohlapno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lauslega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒฆแƒแƒช แƒแƒ แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜แƒšแƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ“ (ragats araketilsindisierad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rahatlฤฑqla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera laxa

Etymology

The word 'laxly' originates from the adjective 'lax,' which comes from the Latin 'laxus,' meaning 'loose' or 'free.' Over time, 'lax' evolved in English to describe something that is not strict or severe, often associated with a sense of relaxation or carelessness. The transition from the adjective 'lax' to the adverb 'laxly' follows a common pattern in the English language where adjectives are transformed into adverbs by adding the suffix '-ly.' The use of 'laxly' has been noted in various contexts, particularly in discussions about rules, regulations, and behaviors where strictness or attention is required but not adhered to. This term highlights a tendency to prioritize ease or comfort over precision or diligence, reflecting cultural attitudes toward authority and responsibility.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,647, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.