How do you use "Laid-back" in a sentence?

She's really laid-back. Laid-back attitude. Very laid-back about the whole thing. A laid-back vibe.

Laid-back

Q: What does "Laid-back" mean?

Relaxed and easygoing in attitude Describes someone with a calm, relaxed personality who doesn't stress about things.

Slang Term AmericanBritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Relaxed and easygoing in attitude

随和、放松的态度

Relajado y despreocupado en actitud

のんびりした性格

느긋한, 여유로운 성격

Describes someone with a calm, relaxed personality who doesn't stress about things.

描述某人有冷静、放松的性格，不会对事情感到压力。

Describe a alguien con una personalidad calmada y relajada que no se estresa por las cosas.

物事にストレスを感じない、落ち着いてリラックスした性格の人を表す。

차분하고 여유로운 성격으로, 일에 스트레스를 받지 않는 사람을 묘사한다.

Examples

She's really laid-back.
她真的很随和。
Ella es muy relajada.
彼女は本当にのんびりしている。
그녀는 정말 느긋해.
Laid-back attitude.
随和的态度。
Actitud relajada.
のんびりした態度。
여유로운 태도.
Very laid-back about the whole thing.
对整件事很随和。
Muy relajado con todo el asunto.
そのことについてはとてものんびり。
그 일에 대해서는 아주 느긋해.
A laid-back vibe.
一种随和的氛围。
Un ambiente relajado.
のんびりした雰囲気。
여유로운 분위기.

Pronunciation

/leɪd bæk/

Usage Guide

Context: personality, atmosphere, description

Tone: approving, casual

✓ Do Say

Laid-back.
随和的
Relajado
のんびりした
느긋한.
Very laid-back.
非常随和
Muy relajado
とてものんびり
아주 느긋한.
Laid-back person.
随和的人
Persona relajada
のんびりした人
느긋한 사람.

✗ Don't Say

Positive trait usually
通常是正面特质
Usualmente un rasgo positivo
通常はポジティブな特徴
보통 긍정적인 특성
Universal slang
通用俚语
Argot universal
世界共通のスラング
보편적인 슬랭

Common Mistakes

Usually a compliment
Universal expression

Origin & History

American slang from jazz culture, suggesting leaning back in a relaxed posture.

Etymology: From relaxed, leaning-back posture

First recorded: American slang from 1970s

Cultural Context

Era: 1970s onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: California culture; Universal positive trait

Regional notes: American origin, now universal.

Variations

Laid-backLaid backVery laid-back