: having a relaxed style or character
laid-back music
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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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Where to Eat Kirkwood has a variety of dining options, ranging from the laid-back, grab-and-go deli and hearty cantina at Red Cliffs Lodge to the sit-down Wall Bar in Kirkwood Village that serves up wagyu smash burgers and sirloin French dips.
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Drew Zieff, Outside, 21 Nov. 2025
This laid-back, locals’ favorite sits high in Big Cottonwood Canyon (which is worth a drive up itself) and consistently gets some of the best snow in Utah—often more than 500 inches per year.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 17 Nov. 2025
In fact, a fun and whimsical email invitation can set the tone for a laid-back, but still perfectly memorable event.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
This one, boasting tight rows of eucalyptus and olive leaves, gives off a bohemian look, something a bit more laid-back than the cold-weather heavy cedars or pines.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
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Drew Zieff, Outside, 21 Nov. 2025
This laid-back, locals’ favorite sits high in Big Cottonwood Canyon (which is worth a drive up itself) and consistently gets some of the best snow in Utah—often more than 500 inches per year.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 17 Nov. 2025
In fact, a fun and whimsical email invitation can set the tone for a laid-back, but still perfectly memorable event.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
This one, boasting tight rows of eucalyptus and olive leaves, gives off a bohemian look, something a bit more laid-back than the cold-weather heavy cedars or pines.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for laid-back
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laid-back. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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