laid-back

adjective

ˈlād-ˈbak 

ˌlād-

: having a relaxed style or character

laid-back music

laid-backness

ˈlād-ˈbak-nəs 

ˌlād-

noun

Synonyms of laid-back

• casual
• mellow
• unaffected
• nonchalant
• easygoing
• informal
• flexible
• affable
• familiar
• breezy
• low-pressure

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Recreating the look is easy at Quince, where smart trousers and shirts are available in similar colors and materials that channel the same laid-back aesthetic. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Throughout the day, the vibes were laid-back and (even with the heat and rain) pretty immaculate. — Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026

Linen trousers should strike a balance between laid-back and refined, and these pants have a relaxed fit and a high-rise waist that deliver just that. — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Everyday life appears laid-back. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for laid-back

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback

Kids Definition

laid-back

adjective

ˈlād-ˈbak

: relaxed in style or manner