laid-back

adjective

ˈlād-ˈbak How to pronounce laid-back (audio)
Definition of laid-backnext
as in casual
having a relaxed, casual manner 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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Recent Examples of laid-back With Nowhere To Be If a typical beach town is laid-back, then Grayton Beach is fully reclining—in a hammock, with an ice-cold margarita in hand. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2026 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 Everyday life appears laid-back. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for laid-back
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
  1. casual
  2. mellow
  3. unaffected
  4. nonchalant
  5. easygoing
  6. informal
  7. flexible
  8. affable
Adjective
  • The space is brighter at breakfast, and a more casual vibe prevails throughout.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Animal print footwear has been trending this year, and Anne Hathaway proved that there is a casual-cool way to embrace it.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of casual
Adjective
  • The middle ground can be a worthwhile frontier, as evinced by the mellow, incense-scented soft rock of an album like Clairo’s Charm, and the Sullivans explore that same blissful, lived-in palette.
    — W. Reed Putnam, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
  • Pour shrub into a clean jar; cover with lid and chill until flavors come together and mellow, about 1 week.
    — Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
Definition of mellow
Adjective
  • The version included in the NDAA limits the restrictions solely to military procurement, leaving commercial imports and private-sector sales unaffected for now.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
  • If approved by voters, the measure, backed by the Coalition for a Healthy Massachusetts, would outlaw recreational cannabis sales and home cultivation, though adult possession and medical cannabis programs would remain unaffected.
    — A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of unaffected
Adjective
  • After William and Kate were so nonchalant, staff turned to historical clippings about how to proceed, according to Myers.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • The nonchalant stadium style Victoria Beckham embraced while rooting for England’s national team was at times an attraction in itself.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Definition of nonchalant
Adjective
  • Flora was first elected to the Assembly in 2016 and earned a reputation as an easygoing legislator who went on to serve as his party’s top budget official in the chamber.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Her jeans offer a slightly more tailored look than oversized silhouettes while still maintaining that easygoing feel that makes slouchy denim so appealing.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of easygoing
Adjective
  • The service Low-key and informal with free-roaming check-in staff.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • From the outside, the leadership style can appear overly gentle, patient or informal.
    — Jessica Hill Holm, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of informal
Adjective
  • The water-rich, flexible gel made from biotech fascinated her.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Gloves combine heavy-duty heat resistance with a flexible, comfortable fit for grilling, smoking, cooking and handling hot equipment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • His endurance as an affable leading man, capable of keeping the audience on the side of a textually hubristic war general, is likely to at least earn him a third Best Actor nomination.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • Since missing the cut at the PGA, the affable Englishman has rattled off five straight top-15 finishes.
    — Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of affable

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