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 There’s an easygoing charm to this handwoven rug that recalls vintage Scandinavian textiles. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 The relaxed silhouette has the same easygoing feel, and the floral print adds personality without feeling unwearable. — Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 For Latin-Caribbean fusion, MosaCaña bar and kitchen provides an electric atmosphere, eclectic flavors, and easygoing, friendly staff. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026 The man who starred in two notable tournaments for England as a striker went on to leverage his easygoing charm as the presenter who eventually flourished into national-treasure territory. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for easygoing

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Adjective

On casual occasions, this T-shirt dress is an easy way to be presentable—and comfortable.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Plus, the simple silhouette easily transitions from daytime adventures to casual dinners.

— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of casual

Adjective

This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
The tasting terrace, one of the loveliest places in the region, is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with its relaxed atmosphere and sweeping views of the estate’s vineyards.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

Definition of relaxed

Adjective

Unlike the 13 colonies, East and West Florida were largely unaffected by the British Stamp Act and other taxes that fueled resentment elsewhere because the colonies produced relatively little for the British colonial economy.

— Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Undergraduate lending is largely unaffected.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Definition of unaffected

Adjective

One degree with flexible hours for mid-level professionals is now under the new limits.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The aim is to create digital assets that are flexible enough to be used over and over in lots of different ways, whether in movies, video games, advertising, or interactive projects.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

My mood might dictate a mellow classical or a nostalgic rock n’ roll journey.

— Liza Lentini, SPIN, 26 June 2026
While some editors appreciated it for its thicker texture, other editors found the mellow tang to be ideal for a variety of dishes from soup to tacos.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Definition of mellow

Adjective

That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of nonchalant

Adjective

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
Haugh, the blond-haired, blue-eyed All-American kid from New Oxford, Pennsylvania, and Condon, the affable, yet rugged Australian from Perth, seemed to have little in common beyond basketball.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026

Definition of affable

Adjective

But the series also goes behind the scenes to explore how an informal gathering grew into a big-budget, heavily regulated event.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The alliance grew out of an informal coalition that included organizations tied to Ananas Anam, Bananatex and Regenerate Fashion.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

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