: 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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While the super-long, slicked back power ponytail has been dominating the red carpets—see Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, and Britt Lower for reference—Kendall’s felt more laid-back, without relinquishing a sense of luxury.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
This intimate 58-key hotel marries Bequia's laid-back bliss with luxe amenities like a seawater infinity pool, a spa, and a range of available activities.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
This intimate 58-key hotel marries Bequia's laid-back bliss with luxe amenities like a seawater infinity pool, a spa, and a range of available activities.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
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 13 Dec. 2025.
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