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 studio was small, but Buffett’s laid-back vibe set the tone; the first thing he’d do when he walked in was kick off his shoes, Jamison said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hood has won over the Ally Pally crowd, with his nickname 'Happy Feet' perfectly fitting his laid-back and humorous character.

From BBC

His contrapuntal beats lend context to tenor saxophonist Billy Pierce’s abstract improvisations; his laid-back rim shots ground pianist Johnny O’Neal’s lyrical lines.

From The Wall Street Journal

Inside Hollywood’s Henson Recording Studios, the singer, despite the unexpected surplus of success and the looming deadline of her forthcoming album, carries herself in a composed, laid-back manner.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Kellerman seems like the most laid-back easygoing person who ever was.

From Literature

Related Words

• easygoing
• mellow