laid-back
Easy does it
Laid-back describes a relaxed, easygoing temperament or atmosphere.
A laid-back person doesn't get stressed easily and takes things as they come: He's pretty laid-back about deadlines.
A laid-back vibe suggests casual informality: The café has a laid-back feel.
The term emerged from 1970s California culture.
Relaxed in temperament
- mellowSoft, ripe, relaxed
- relaxedFree of stress
- calmFree from agitation
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
patient · tolerant · amiable · affable · genial · even-tempered · lenient · indulgent
Cold sensation or relaxation
- mellowSoft, ripe, relaxed
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- calmFree from agitation
- peacefulFree from disturbance
tranquil · quiet · restful · cozy · gentle · soft · harmonious · balmy
Relaxed and informal
- informalRelaxed, not official
- relaxedFree of stress
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- unpretentiousLacking false superiority
unaffected · natural · simple · loose · unfussy · unconstrained · spontaneous · freewheeling
Free from anxiety
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- contentWhat something contains
unworried · unbothered · unfazed · unconcerned · happy-go-lucky · light-hearted · breezy · cheerful
easygoing
Relaxed in temperament
unflappable · patient · tolerant · amiable · affable · genial · even-tempered · lenient · indulgent · agreeable
chill
Cold sensation or relaxation
peaceful · tranquil · quiet · restful · cozy · gentle · soft · harmonious · balmy · relaxing
casual
Relaxed and informal
- informalRelaxed, not official
- relaxedFree of stress
- effortlessRequiring no strain
unpretentious · unaffected · natural · simple · loose · unfussy · unconstrained · spontaneous · freewheeling · unstructured
carefree
Free from anxiety
content · unworried · unbothered · unfazed · unconcerned · happy-go-lucky · light-hearted · breezy · cheerful · sunny
- moodshappy, sad, angry, anxious, excited
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- lifestylessimple living, city life, family life, minimalism, rural life
- personalitiesintrovert, optimist, extrovert, pessimist, idealist
- relaxedcalm, serene, peaceful, mellow, easygoing
- retro slanggroovy, far out, the bee's knees, neato, cool cat
laid-backuptight
Anxiously rigid in manner
high-strung · tense · anxious · nervous · stressed
laid-backuptight
Anxiously rigid in manner
rigid · stiff · formal · stuffy · strait-laced
laid-backintense
Extreme in degree
aggressive · driven · type-A · hard-charging · high-powered