laid-back — relaxed and easygoing in style, manner, or character; not anxious, stressed, or tense
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relaxed and easygoing in style, manner, or character; not anxious, stressed, or tense
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌleɪd ˈbæk/
Example Sentences
- My boss is so laid-back that he doesn't mind if we wear pajamas to work on Fridays.
- The laid-back café owner lets customers bring their pets and even provides doggy treats.
- Living in a small coastal town has made him more laid-back about life's challenges.
laid-back
ADJECTIVE[/ˌleɪd ˈbæk/]
relaxed and easygoing in style, manner, or character; not anxious, stressed, or tense
relaxed and easygoing in style, manner, or character; not anxious, stressed, or tense
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Originating from 1960s surf culture on the American West Coast, 'laid-back' describes the relaxed posture of surfers reclining comfortably on their surfboards. The term evolved from literal physical positioning to metaphorically describe a relaxed, easygoing attitude or lifestyle.
Breakdown
lay (place, recline) + back (toward the rear or in a reclined position), combining the past tense form 'laid' with 'back' to express a state of comfortable repose and ease.
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📝Examples
“My boss is so laid-back that he doesn't mind if we wear pajamas to work on Fridays.”
“The laid-back café owner lets customers bring their pets and even provides doggy treats.”
“Living in a small coastal town has made him more laid-back about life's challenges.”
“Her laid-back parenting style allows her kids to learn from their own mistakes.”
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