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

Downtown, meanwhile, is compact and easygoing, with plenty of independent cafés, boutiques, and galleries to peruse in between activities. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026

My middle son, Sam, is very easygoing. —Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026

Your getaway wouldn't be complete without a visit to the popular Salty Dog Café for an easygoing atmosphere, as well as plenty of long bike rides along the shaded pathways. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026

Care Requirements While Monstera obliqua isn't as easygoing as other Monstera varieties, with the right care and dedication, your plant can thrive. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026

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