Antonyms for laid back

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : leyd-bak

Phonetic Transcription : ˈleɪdˈbæk

Definition of laid back

Origin : Old English lecgan "to place on the ground (or other surface)," also "put down (often by striking)," from Proto-Germanic *lagjanan (cf. Old Saxon leggian, Old Norse leggja, Old Frisian ledza, Middle Dutch legghan, Dutch leggen, Old High German lecken, German legen, Gothic lagjan "to lay, put, place"), causative of lie (v.2). As a noun, from 1550s, "act of laying." Meaning "way in which something is laid" (e.g. lay of the land) first recorded 1819.
Meaning "have sex with" first recorded 1934, in U.S. slang, probably from sense of "deposit" (which was in Old English, as in lay an egg, lay a bet, etc.), perhaps reinforced by to lie with, a phrase frequently met in the Bible. The noun meaning "woman available for sexual intercourse" is attested from 1930, but there are suggestions of it in stage puns from as far back as 1767. To lay for (someone) "await a chance at revenge" is from late 15c.; lay low "stay inconspicuous" is from 1839. To lay (someone) low preserves the secondary Old English sense.

As in informal : adj casual, simple
As in lackadaisical : adj careless, indifferent
As in lackluster : adj dull, lifeless
As in laid-back : adj relaxed
As in languid : adj drooping, dull, listless
As in leisurely : adj casual, unhurried
As in lethargic : adj lazy, sluggish
As in lighthearted : adj carefree, untroubled
As in listless : adj spiritless, without energy
As in low-key : adj subdued
As in natural : adj open, unaffected
As in offhand : adj abrupt, careless
As in passive : adj lifeless, inactive
As in perfunctory : adj automatic, unthinking
As in remote : adj cold, detached; unapproachable
As in restrained : adj calm, quiet
As in sedate : adj calm, collected
As in serene : adj calm, undisturbed
As in sluggish : adj dull, slow-moving
As in sophisticated : adj cosmopolitan, cultured
As in unaffected : adj unchanged, unmoved
As in uncommitted : adj free; not involved
As in unemotional : adj not responsive
As in unpretentious : adj simple, honest
As in unsociable : adj unfriendly
As in weak : adj cowardly
As in blasé : adj nonchalant
As in buoyant : adj light in spirit
As in unhurried : adj leisurely
As in calm : adj composed, cool (animate)
As in carefree : adj lighthearted, untroubled
As in casual : adj nonchalant, relaxed in manner
As in hebetudinous : adj lethargic
As in incurious : adj apathetic
As in incurious : adj detached
As in languorous : adj languid
As in lymphatic : adj languid
As in relaxed : adj easygoing
As in stuporous : adj lethargic
As in detached : adj aloof, disinterested; neutral
As in dispassionate : adj unfeeling, impartial
As in distant : adj aloof
As in docile : adj compliant, submissive
As in easygoing : adj complacent, permissive
As in emotionless : adj unfeeling, undemonstrative
As in aloof : adj remote
As in gentle : adj having a mild or kind nature
As in apathetic : adj uncaring, disinterested
As in abate : verb lessen, grow or cause to grow less
As in lull : verb calm, ease off
As in pacify : verb make peaceful; appease
As in relent : verb die down; let up
As in slack/slacken : verb do little or nothing; loosen
As in calm : verb make composed, quiet

Example sentences :

I laid back my ears--I am Kabeyde, and it is not for the Diné to flick whips at me.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

She laid back her veil and even in the darkness I felt the witchery of her glance.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

Mukhorty too laid back his ears and shook his head discontentedly.
Extract from : « Master and Man » by Leo Tolstoy

It was grey in colour, the ears were laid back, and the fangs were bared as if with hunger.
Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson

The filly quivered for a moment, laid back her ears, and then was off.
Extract from : « Garrison's Finish » by W. B. M. Ferguson

Its ears are small and when laid back prevent any water entering them.
Extract from : « The Stamps of Canada » by Bertram Poole

Her ears were laid back, and she meant to catch and scratch the dog if she could.
Extract from : « A Bit of Sunshine » by Unknown

I've seen 'im; I've heerd 'im; I've laid back outen the wind 'n' watched 'im.
Extract from : « Sunlight Patch » by Credo Fitch Harris

He put the candle on the table and laid back the covers of the bed.
Extract from : « The Sleuth of St. James's Square » by Melville Davisson Post

She pulled off her hat and veil, and laid back her tired head on the cushion.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Sin » by Bertha M. Clay

Synonyms for laid back

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