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

Salmon praised her easygoing and friendly nature. —Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026

On an island with no shortage of luxury hotels, this one sets itself apart with its easygoing approach and genuine Italian hospitality. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026

Throw in some festival-ready additions—an oversized graphic tee, simple sneakers, an easygoing bandana—to master the art of high-low styling. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 May 2026

Sip Virginia vintages at Muse Vineyards, where tasty fare and sweeping Blue Ridge views capture the easygoing spirit of Shenandoah wine country. —Hayley Hutson, Travel + Leisure, 2 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