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Calm and relaxed

calm

adjective

used about the way someone talks or behaves

relaxed

adjective

calm and not worried

cool

adjective

calm and relaxed

composed

adjective

calm and relaxed

nonchalant

adjective

relaxed and not worried about anything

laid-back

adjective

calm and relaxed

at ease

confident and relaxed

easygoing

adjective

relaxed, calm, and not getting easily upset about things

at one with

happy and relaxed in your environment

as cool as a cucumber

very calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation

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