Meaning & Definition of Lax in English
English⟶
Lax
/læks/
adjective
1. Lacking in rigor or strictness
- "Such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable"
- "Lax in attending classes"
- "Slack in maintaining discipline"
synonym:
- lax,
- slack
2. Pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet')
synonym:
- lax
3. Lacking in strength or firmness or resilience
- "A lax rope"
- "A limp handshake"
synonym:
- lax
4. Emptying easily or excessively
- "Loose bowels"
synonym:
- lax,
- loose