: having a relaxed style or character
laid-back music
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
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The atmosphere at Lost Isle is laid-back, but the style of cooking and effort put into providing a five-star experience are anything but.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
This pair from Nordstrom looks breathable and laid-back yet still has long lines that lengthen the look of your legs.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Mickey 17 is more laid-back, meekly suffering abuse in the name of progress, while Mickey 18 is more rebellious and frankly has some anger issues.
—Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Dress it up with bold jewelry or keep it laid-back with a simple pair of white sneakers.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
This pair from Nordstrom looks breathable and laid-back yet still has long lines that lengthen the look of your legs.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Mickey 17 is more laid-back, meekly suffering abuse in the name of progress, while Mickey 18 is more rebellious and frankly has some anger issues.
—Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Dress it up with bold jewelry or keep it laid-back with a simple pair of white sneakers.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 2025.
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