laid-back
Americanadjective
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relaxed or unhurried.
laid-back music rhythms.
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free from stress; easygoing; carefree.
a laid-back way of living.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of laid-back
1905–10, for an earlier sense; 1970–75 for current sense
Example Sentences
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She said her son, who had a life-long passion for cars, was the "most loving, laid-back, sensitive man" who was a doting father to his own son.
From BBC
You can hear all those road miles in the laid-back assuredness of her band.
From BBC
The laid-back Houston native has built a comedy career that spans more than 25 years, all based on being himself.
From Los Angeles Times
She identified more with the lifestyle here — it was more laid-back, outdoorsy, spacious.
From Los Angeles Times
But even with this more laid-back attitude, there’s one service I always attend.
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