laid-back
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relaxed and unhurried in manner or attitude: Describes a person, atmosphere, or lifestyle that is calm, easygoing, and free from stress or anxiety.
- Characterized by a lack of tension or formality: Often implies a casual, tolerant, and accepting approach to life and events.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- He has a very laid-back personality, which makes him easy to talk to.
- The office has a laid-back atmosphere where employees can wear casual clothes.
- We spent a laid-back Sunday afternoon reading in the garden.
Advanced Usage
- "to be laid-back about something": to have a relaxed, unconcerned attitude towards a specific situation.
- She's very laid-back about the upcoming changes at work.
- "laid-back style/approach": a method or way of doing things that is informal and relaxed.
- His laid-back approach to parenting works well for his family.
Variants and Related Words
- Laid-backness (noun, informal): The quality or state of being laid-back.
- I admire the general laid-backness of the local culture here.
- Easygoing (adjective): Similar in meaning, suggesting a relaxed and tolerant nature.
Synonyms
- Relaxed: Free from tension and anxiety.
- Easygoing: Not easily upset or worried; placid.
- Mellow: Relaxed and good-humored.
- Unflappable: Having or showing calmness in a crisis.
Antonyms
- Uptight: Tense, nervous, or anxious.
- High-strung: Very nervous and easily upset.
- Stressed: Experiencing mental or emotional strain.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To take it easy": To relax and avoid stress or hard work. This phrase conveys a similar attitude to being laid-back.
- After the exams, I'm just going to take it easy for a few days.
- "To go with the flow": To be relaxed and accept situations as they happen without trying to control them.
- Don't worry about the schedule; just go with the flow.
Adjective
- unhurried and relaxed
- a mellow conversation