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

Saint Bernards Known as gentle giants, Saint Bernards are calm, easygoing dogs that love to relax. —Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025

While Judy tends to overdo it, Nick hangs back in his easygoing way and lets things fall into place. —Katie Grant, Parents, 25 Nov. 2025

Sip Virginia vintages at Muse Vineyards, where tasty fare and sweeping Blue Ridge views capture the easygoing spirit of Shenandoah wine country. —Hayley Hutson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025

Standing in a massive warehouse decked out with mood lighting, Bieber — dressed in a gray T-shirt — grooved along to the easygoing beat. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for easygoing

• oceangoing
• overflowing
• overthrowing
• thoroughgoing
• undergoing
• weltanschauung
• whistleblowing
• bestowing
• churchgoing
• elbowing
• fallowing
• farrowing

Kids Definition

easygoing

adjective

easy·​go·​ing ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ 

: taking life easy : carefree

easygoingness noun