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

And this ensemble—made up of a featherweight turtleneck, a thicker wool sweater, and easygoing trousers—should get you through your day as comfortably as possible. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2026

And the fact that Langley seems easygoing and laid-back almost in reverse proportion to the stir around her is part of the appeal. — Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway October Fall Foliage Train Family-friendly and easygoing, the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Fall Foliage Train offers one of the most memorable ways to see Appalachian Ohio in its brightest season. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 15 Oct. 2026

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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