laid-back

adjective

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

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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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Ahead, 11 parachute pants outfit ideas that run the gamut from luxe to laid-back. — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 20 June 2026 Yet the energy is less about being flashy and more about a calm and laid-back confidence. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 Everyday life appears laid-back. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 While in London, the actress was spotted on a casual shopping spree looking laid-back yet polished in a pair of light wash straight-leg jeans. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for laid-back

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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laid-back

adjective
ˈlād-ˈbak
: relaxed in style or manner

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