easygoing

adjective

easy·​go·​ing ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ How to pronounce easygoing (audio)
-ˈgȯ(-)iŋ
Synonyms of easygoingnext
1
a
: relaxed and casual in style or manner
an easygoing boss
b
: morally lax
2
: unhurried, comfortable
an easygoing pace
easygoingness noun

Examples of easygoing in a Sentence

counselors at the summer camp are pretty easygoing some men are pretty easygoing about housekeeping
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The energy was radiant, easygoing, alert and nothing short of magical. Jennelle Fong contributing Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026 Their earthy, easygoing designs channel their West Coast roots and unexpected color palettes are to be expected. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 Minibee Linen Shirt Dress Equal parts polished and easygoing, the Minibee Linen Shirt Dress is a commuter-friendly office staple that doubles as a travel must-have. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026 But on his latest album, In My Dreams, recorded between live shows and the studio, the easygoing savant stops to assess his indefatigable career, still equipped with his signature experimentalism and his longstanding penchant for collaboration. Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for easygoing

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of easygoing was in 1674

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“Easygoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easygoing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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easygoing

adjective
easy·​go·​ing ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ How to pronounce easygoing (audio)
: taking life easy : carefree
easygoingness noun

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