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

Zsela, flirty and easygoing, revels in the futility of others’ attempts to encapsulate her. — H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026

The Libra moon is activating your curious third house of communication, making your exchanges charming and easygoing. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2026

Its bright instrumentation and warm, easygoing rhythm make the track an uplifting addition with an unmistakable sense of place. — Qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

The soft pink shade acts as an easygoing neutral that will go with everything, but still provide a nice wash of color. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 Sep. 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