laxly
- adverb
- /ˈlæksli/
:
de manera permisiva
- The teacher graded the tests laxly this semester.
Examples
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The rules were enforced laxly, leading to widespread confusion among staff.
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She handled the project laxly.
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If safety protocols are followed laxly, accidents are more likely to happen.
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She supervised her team laxly, rarely checking on their progress.
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The rules were applied too laxly, allowing many students to bypass the assignment.
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He approached his duties laxly, which resulted in several key tasks being missed.
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The security measures were maintained laxly, making it easy for anyone to enter the building.
Synonyms
20
3.0
In a relaxed way that is not tightly controlled
20
1.0
In a way that you do something without thinking or paying attention
10
3.9
In a generous way that gives a lot
1
7.7
In a way that shows no care for possible bad results
1
3.4
To treat someone in a not strict way when judging or punishing them
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5.8
In a loose, relaxed way that is not tight
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9.5
In a lazy, careless way with little interest
1
7.0
In a careless way that ignores danger
Allowing a lot of freedom and few rules
In a way that shows little care or attention
In a way that shows little careful thought before acting
Antonyms
How Lenient
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3.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.