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

These soft knit gauchos feel cool and breathable in summer temperatures, while the drapey wide-leg silhouette gives them a relaxed, easygoing look. —Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026

Since Memorial Day unofficially marks the kickoff to summer, there’s no better time to refresh your travel bag lineup with one that matches the season’s easygoing energy. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026

For classic Jersey nostalgia right on the water, Dockside Diner remains one of the island's great easygoing staples, where all kinds of vacationers overlap over coffee refills and oversized classics before another day on the surf. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026

The classic style of this home sets the stage for a traditional but easygoing gravel dining area. —Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 15 May 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