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

• affable
• breezy
• devil-may-care
• happy-go-lucky
• laid-back
• low-pressure
• mellow

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

Exuding an easygoing, relaxed image – his signature boyish grin never far from his face – Rutte’s charm offensive echoes that of other NATO leaders. —Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 25 June 2025

The California coastline has no shortage of incredible options, but here are two that are easygoing, have gorgeous views and are less chaotic than the usual tourist magnets. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025

John and his wife, Ann Fitzmaurice, who live in Oregon, were easygoing and gregarious—and also intimidatingly fit. —Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025

Wilson is deft at blending his easygoing flow with earworm-like beats. —Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 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