easygoing

adjective

easy·​go·​ing ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ 

-ˈgȯ(-)iŋ

1

a

: relaxed and casual in style or manner

an easygoing boss

b

: morally lax

2

: unhurried, comfortable

an easygoing pace

easygoingness noun

Synonyms of easygoing

• casual
• unaffected
• mellow
• nonchalant
• flexible
• affable
• informal
• familiar
• breezy
• low-pressure
• laid-back

Examples of easygoing in a Sentence

counselors at the summer camp are pretty easygoing

some men are pretty easygoing about housekeeping

Recent Examples on the Web

The twee-adjacent silhouette feels slightly preppy, but is still sweet and easygoing enough for everyday. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

Unlike her brooding, clearly depressed husband, who refused counseling after his job loss, Mi-ok is cheerful and easygoing. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

Beers from every corner of the globe snagged World’s Best titles in categories that run the gamut—from classic pilsners and hearty bocks to dark-as-night schwarzbier, easygoing helles and even light lagers. — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The Beach House Motel & Suites Part of the appeal of Oak Island is its easygoing nature. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for easygoing

• bestowing
• churchgoing
• elbowing
• fallowing
• farrowing
• foregoing
• forgoing
• ongoing
• outflowing
• outgoing
• outgrowing
• seagoing

Kids Definition

easygoing

adjective

easy·​go·​ing ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ 

: taking life easy : carefree

easygoingness noun