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laxly

laxly

7.8
In a careless, not strict way
  • adverb
  • /ˈlæksli/
translation icon : de manera permisiva
  • The teacher graded the tests laxly this semester.

Examples

  • The rules were enforced laxly, leading to widespread confusion among staff.

  • She handled the project laxly.

  • If safety protocols are followed laxly, accidents are more likely to happen.

  • She supervised her team laxly, rarely checking on their progress.

  • The rules were applied too laxly, allowing many students to bypass the assignment.

  • He approached his duties laxly, which resulted in several key tasks being missed.

  • The security measures were maintained laxly, making it easy for anyone to enter the building.

Synonyms

loosely
vslaxly
20 3.0

In a relaxed way that is not tightly controlled

adds a careless, neglectful element beyond mere looseness
carelessly
vslaxly
20 1.0

In a way that you do something without thinking or paying attention

is closer but adds a sense of permissive tolerance as well
liberally
vslaxly
10 3.9

In a generous way that gives a lot

focuses more on neglectful or careless behaviour rather than generosity
imprudently
vslaxly
1 7.7

In a way that shows no care for possible bad results

overlaps but emphasizes danger rather than permissive sloppiness
leniently
vslaxly
1 3.4

To treat someone in a not strict way when judging or punishing them

leans more toward careless handling rather than gentle tolerance
slackly
vslaxly
1 5.8

In a loose, relaxed way that is not tight

carries more sense of neglect or lack of care than looseness
lackadaisically
vslaxly
1 9.5

In a lazy, careless way with little interest

is less about laziness and more about permissive or careless attitude
incautiously
vslaxly
1 7.0

In a careless way that ignores danger

is similar but often adds an element of allowed leniency
permissively
vslaxly
5.7

Allowing a lot of freedom and few rules

is more careless and less intentional than simple tolerance
neglectfully
vslaxly
6.3

In a way that shows little care or attention

includes that neglect but also can mean permissive leniency
unreflectively
vslaxly
7.0

In a way that shows little careful thought before acting

is more about permissive leniency or open allowance than thoughtlessness

Antonyms

978 1.0

In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm

How Lenient

laxly
7.8
strictly
103 3.7

Surface Forms

laxly positive

Morphology

laxly = lax (transparent) = lax + ly

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'lax' with a clear meaning 'in a lax manner', which B1 learners can derive.

Etymology

Laxly comes from the word lax, which comes from an old Latin word meaning 'loose' or 'not tight'. Think of relax, which also means 'make loose', so to act laxly is to be 'loose' or not strict, often careless.