unclenched
Let go finally
Unclenched describes something that was tight or closed and is now released or relaxed.
A fist unclenches when the fingers open.
Jaw muscles unclench when tension eases.
The word often appears in contexts of releasing anger or stress: His hands slowly unclenched as he calmed down.
She took a breath and unclenched her jaw.
Made less tight
slackened · unfurled · let go · softened · extended · spread · straightened · unlocked
loosened
Made less tight
ungripped · slackened · unfurled · let go · softened · extended · spread · straightened · unlocked · unfastened
relaxed
Free of stress
decompressed · settled · eased · mellowed · softened · loosened · released · defused · unburdened · relieved
forgave
Ceased to blame
surrendered · opened up · softened · reconciled · relented · yielded · trusted · welcomed · embraced · allowed