laid-back

American  

[leyd-bak] / ˈleɪdˈbæk /

Or laidback

adjective

Slang.

1. relaxed or unhurried.

   laid-back music rhythms.

2. free from stress; easygoing; carefree.

   a laid-back way of living.

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laid-back British  

adjective

1. informal relaxed in style, character, or behaviour; easy-going and unhurried

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Etymology

Origin of laid-back

1905–10, for an earlier sense; 1970–75 for current sense

Example Sentences

The laid-back Houston native has built a comedy career that spans more than 25 years, all based on being himself.

From Los Angeles Times

She identified more with the lifestyle here — it was more laid-back, outdoorsy, spacious.

From Los Angeles Times

But even with this more laid-back attitude, there’s one service I always attend.

From The Wall Street Journal

McCullum, who oversaw England's Ashes defeat this winter, has presented a similar laid-back look on the sidelines regardless of the match situation throughout his time with England.

From BBC

The laid-back, devout Christian was reliably referred to as "our leader" by even his older Patriots teammates in several interviews this week.

From Barron's

Related Words

• easygoing
• mellow