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

• casual
• unaffected
• mellow
• nonchalant
• flexible
• informal
• affable
• 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

Their easygoing relationship has been forged for nearly a decade as the DLC-ID founder had already designed eight of restaurateur Matt’s local eateries, including Che Fico, the beloved Italian spot that first cemented his name in the city’s culinary scene in 2018. —Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2025

My cousin, usually an easygoing person, is already furious with several guests who have declined her invitation. —Judith Martin, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025

But Blaney has also become a fan favorite, perhaps because of his down-to-earth personality and relatable ways, while also coming off as one of the more easygoing racers on the track. —Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Today’s boho blondes are leaning into the easygoing vibe of the color when styling it. —Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for easygoing

• oceangoing
• overflowing
• overthrowing
• thoroughgoing
• undergoing
• weltanschauung
• whistleblowing
• bestowing
• churchgoing
• elbowing
• fallowing
• farrowing

Kids Definition

easygoing

adjective

easy·​go·​ing ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ 

: taking life easy : carefree

easygoingness noun