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laid–back

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adjective \ˈlād-ˈbak, ˌlād-\

Definition of laid–back

  1. :  having a relaxed style or character laid–back music

laid–backness

play \ˈlād-ˈbak-nəs, ˌlād-\ noun

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First Known Use of laid–back

1969

laid–back Synonyms

Synonyms
affable, breezy, devil-may-care, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, low-pressure, mellow
Antonyms
high-strung, uptight
Related Words
carefree, casual, dégagé, lackadaisical, nonchalant, unaffected, unconcerned, unfussy, unperturbed, untroubled, unworried; familiar, homy), informal; flexible, lax, lenient, permissive, pliable, pliant, soft; accessible, approachable; imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable; amicable, companionable, comradely, cordial, genial, hail-fellow-well-met, hearty, neighborly, warm, warmhearted
Near Antonyms
ceremonious, decorous, formal, rigid, strict; anxious, bothered, distressed, worried; jittery, jumpy, nervous, skittish, tense

LAID–BACK Defined for English Language Learners

laid-back

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Definition of laid–back for English Language Learners

  • : relaxed and calm

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