laid-back

adjective

ˈlād-ˈbak How to pronounce laid-back (audio)
ˌlād-
: having a relaxed style or character
laid-back music
laid-backness noun

Examples of laid-back in a Sentence

a laid-back fisherman, he didn't really care if he caught anything, being content to relax and enjoy the sunshine
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The film’s loose and laid-back structure is accentuated by the contrast provided by the ostensible strictness of its setting: A Christian school for girls. Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024 The Beato Innovation District emerged as the perfect setting, with its evolving landscape and laid-back, creative spirit that aligns perfectly with the ethos of Tribeca. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024 The cropped pullover gives a sleek, sporty feel, while the shorts keep the look laid-back and breezy. Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 The North Carolina native plays guitar and sings backup in the genre-bending band Wednesday, but his solo music—laid-back, witty, tuneful while noisy—seems designed to trigger déjà vu. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for laid-back 

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of laid-back was in 1969

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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laid-back. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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laid-back

adjective
ˈlād-ˈbak
: relaxed in style or manner

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