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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