EASY GOING Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

easygoing

adjective

ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ

Definition of easygoing

as in casual

having a relaxed, casual manner counselors at the summer camp are pretty easygoing

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as in relaxed

not bound by rigid standards some men are pretty easygoing about housekeeping

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Recent Examples of easygoing The owner and chef-manager are ever-present, easygoing, homegrown guys, and long-time staff are devoted locals. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The Los Angeles actor captures the easygoing professionalism that often places him between the clashing personalities of Shaw and Dreyfuss. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 The Mother Mary actress and Homer goofed off for the camera with co-star Hayes Warner, showing off their easygoing friendship. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 July 2026 The golden tones are scattered throughout Gerber's rich brunette base, mostly concentrated near her face and in the mid-lengths to add a warm, easygoing brightness. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for easygoing

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Adjective

Jewel enjoys a casual summer day while shopping at the What Goes Around Comes Around pop-up in Aspen.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
July 23 – August 22 A casual conversation could give your bigger vision a real structure.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of casual

Adjective

Made from skin-friendly organic cotton, this relaxed quilt is designed for year-round comfort.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
The fit strikes the right balance between relaxed and tailored — not too baggy, not too fitted — while the raw hem adds a modern, lived-in finish.

— Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of relaxed

Adjective

But millions of pounds unrefrigerated food, mostly meat and seafood, remain in the western freezer, which was unaffected by the blaze.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Owners who generated their seed with at least 50 private dice rolls, or who used a strong passphrase, were unaffected.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of unaffected

Adjective

The technicians melted pellets to roll out flexible films for food packaging, like a bag for baby carrots.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
The company also reports that its approach can reduce costs by 50 percent to 65 percent compared with conventional boatbuilding, highlighting the potential for faster and more flexible USV manufacturing.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

For the more mellow, there are chairlift rides up and down for scenic views, hiking, a mini mining experience and even a mini golf course.

— Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
The middle ground can be a worthwhile frontier, as evinced by the mellow, incense-scented soft rock of an album like Clairo’s Charm, and the Sullivans explore that same blissful, lived-in palette.

— W. Reed Putnam, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

Definition of mellow

Adjective

After William and Kate were so nonchalant, staff turned to historical clippings about how to proceed, according to Myers.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026
The nonchalant stadium style Victoria Beckham embraced while rooting for England’s national team was at times an attraction in itself.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026

Definition of nonchalant

Adjective

Ben Jones, known to millions as the affable — if mischievous — mechanic Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard, died today at the age of 84.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
Tony Dalton brings impressive menace to a superficially affable sheriff, and Laura Donnelly strikes the perfect balance between femme fatale and innocent love interest.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of affable

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