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
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 under-the-radar fishing town has long been blessed with wild beaches, rocky ocean vistas, and an easygoing surf scene, but a crop of openings has turned it into a place to linger awhile.
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Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
Fertilizer Because it is typically grown for just a few months as an annual during the warm season, this easygoing plant doesn't usually require fertilizer.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Decades after a boyhood of easygoing afternoons spent here, Jesse Ashlock returns with his own children for a week of whale-watching, kayaking, and utter relaxation.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2024
Gordon is affable and easygoing, hugging his visitors and laughing during every conversation.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Matthew is everything Lily is not: easygoing and effortlessly attractive, a native East Coaster and, most notably, heir to a vast pharmaceutical empire.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
Grant’s restaurant, which opens Friday at 506 W. Grove St. in The Lucy building, will nudge Boise’s culinary ambitions further along — with an easygoing smile.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2024
Located in the Abaco Islands, a favorite destination for sailors, fishermen, and watersports aficionados, The Abaco Club is just a 30-minute flight from Florida, but a world away, ideal for a refined, easygoing lifestyle that offers relaxation and activities for the entire family.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
After exploring easygoing trails and sandy beaches at Jordan Lake, enjoy a meal at The Fearrington House Restaurant, widely considered to be one of the best fine-dining spots in the state.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
Fertilizer Because it is typically grown for just a few months as an annual during the warm season, this easygoing plant doesn't usually require fertilizer.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Decades after a boyhood of easygoing afternoons spent here, Jesse Ashlock returns with his own children for a week of whale-watching, kayaking, and utter relaxation.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2024
Gordon is affable and easygoing, hugging his visitors and laughing during every conversation.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Matthew is everything Lily is not: easygoing and effortlessly attractive, a native East Coaster and, most notably, heir to a vast pharmaceutical empire.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
Grant’s restaurant, which opens Friday at 506 W. Grove St. in The Lucy building, will nudge Boise’s culinary ambitions further along — with an easygoing smile.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2024
Located in the Abaco Islands, a favorite destination for sailors, fishermen, and watersports aficionados, The Abaco Club is just a 30-minute flight from Florida, but a world away, ideal for a refined, easygoing lifestyle that offers relaxation and activities for the entire family.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
After exploring easygoing trails and sandy beaches at Jordan Lake, enjoy a meal at The Fearrington House Restaurant, widely considered to be one of the best fine-dining spots in the state.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Easygoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easygoing. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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