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

Jenner’s Low-Key Look Jenner knows how to put together an easygoing outfit with a refined edge, and her latest baggy-jean look is a prime example. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

McConaughey leaned into the song’s easygoing twang, which made Langley’s tale of romantic abandonment for a Texas rival sound like a song that had been passed around a porch for generations. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026

Danish Modern Armchair Midcentury armchairs have a classic and easygoing elegance that recalls the Mad Men era and can blend in well in any style home. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026

Flora was first elected to the Assembly in 2016 and earned a reputation as an easygoing legislator who went on to serve as his party’s top budget official in the chamber. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 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