: 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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Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
The sleek satin fabric keeps the look laid-back, while the shimmering florals add a playful and futuristic touch.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Utah's oldest ski resort, Brighton, is laid-back with lots of tree runs.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
The sleek satin fabric keeps the look laid-back, while the shimmering florals add a playful and futuristic touch.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Wooden Robot This Charlotte standby is both laid-back and lively, depending on the day of the week.
—Emma Way, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Utah's oldest ski resort, Brighton, is laid-back with lots of tree runs.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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 22 Dec. 2024.
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