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 sleek midiskirt is elevated, but is much cooler and easygoing than the stiff pencil skirts of boardrooms past. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 July 2026 Salty Golfer Pineapple Blonde is easygoing and lightly tropical. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Numerous new independent hangouts — back-alley bars, small hotels, easygoing restaurants — are adding to the city’s cool factor with less fanfare and more street cred. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026 Salvias are a favorite of gardeners thanks to their long bloom time and easygoing nature. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for easygoing

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Adjective

Danielle and Kevin Jonas hold hands while on a casual date night in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey on July 21.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
For something more casual, Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill serves American favorites, fresh seafood, and an extensive rosé list just steps from the sand.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

Definition of casual

Adjective

Cities breathe a little easier, celebrated museums and archaeological sites can be explored without long lines, local restaurants return to serving their own communities, and the pace becomes noticeably more relaxed.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Staying true to the relaxed spirit of the place, Blank’s team kept construction within the original 1960s guest facility footprint.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of relaxed

Adjective

The version included in the NDAA limits the restrictions solely to military procurement, leaving commercial imports and private-sector sales unaffected for now.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
If approved by voters, the measure, backed by the Coalition for a Healthy Massachusetts, would outlaw recreational cannabis sales and home cultivation, though adult possession and medical cannabis programs would remain unaffected.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of unaffected

Adjective

Companies should offer paid leave and flexible arrangements so new mothers aren't penalized at the exact moment their responsibilities increase.

— Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
It’s made with flexible material that lets kids wiggle into a comfortable position.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Pour shrub into a clean jar; cover with lid and chill until flavors come together and mellow, about 1 week.

— Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
Best known for his angelic voice that plays on R&B and pop, WONHO seems to be testing out something new, bordering on dance, EDM, club, house, mellow pop, and hyper-pop.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 21 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

Since missing the cut at the PGA, the affable Englishman has rattled off five straight top-15 finishes.

— Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026
The guest is Karl’s mother Vibeke (Trine Dyrholm), a perfectly affable middle-aged woman who seems a little bawdy in her sense of humor and is certainly more bohemian than her son and his super-straight in-laws.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Definition of affable

Adjective

But in recent years, the informal community has become more active — and, at times, more divisive.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
What if every leader was expected to create transparent pathways for growth instead of relying on informal networks and chance opportunities?

— Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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