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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Throw it on over a swimsuit before hitting the beach, or accessorize it with a belt and some sunnies for a laid-back, yet polished, ensemble. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 The two looks show just how easily a matching set can go from laid-back to polished. — Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Many were cruise obsessives who had sampled all the high-end lines and determined that Explora was the best of the bunch––in part for its laid-back, let-your-hair-down approach to luxury. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Her father is much more laid-back and won’t abuse the privilege. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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laid-back

adjective
ˈlād-ˈbak
: relaxed in style or manner
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