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Punctual vs Relaxed - What's the difference?

punctual | relaxed |

As adjectives the difference between punctual and relaxed

is that punctual is prompt or on time while relaxed is having an easy-going mood or temperament.

As a verb relaxed is

(relax).

punctual

English

Alternative forms

* punctuall (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • prompt or on time
  • # (of an event ) Happening at the appointed time
  • # (of a person ) Acting at the appointed time
  • Luis is never late; he's the most punctual person I know.
  • (mathematics) Existing as a point or series of points
  • (linguistics) Expressing momentary action that has no duration
  • relaxed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having an easy-going mood or temperament.
  • Eased or loosened.
  • *
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    Synonyms

    * calm

    Antonyms

    * stressed, nervous, anxious

    Verb

    (head)
  • (relax)