easygoing

adjective

ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ How to pronounce easygoing (audio)
Definition of easygoingnext
1
as in casual
having a relaxed, casual manner counselors at the summer camp are pretty easygoing

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2
as in relaxed
not bound by rigid standards some men are pretty easygoing about housekeeping

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Recent Examples of easygoing Surveyed readers loved the variety of restaurants and activities on the island, but also the friendly and easygoing nature of Koh Samui’s people. — Veronica Lopez, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle PERSON. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 The rest of Kloss’s model-off-duty look included a fun zebra print skirt and an easygoing pair of black ballet flats. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 July 2026 Fawning could easily be mistaken for an easygoing and polite demeanor, but teens who exhibit these types of behaviors often struggle to express their own needs. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for easygoing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easygoing
  1. casual
  2. relaxed
  3. unaffected
  4. flexible
  5. mellow
  6. nonchalant
  7. affable
  8. informal
Adjective
  • The messages were casual, sly, a little irreverent—proof that Google wasn’t like any other company—while always amplifying the corporate mythology.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • Try this formula for a low-key coffee date, a day of shopping, or a casual swing by the office.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026
Definition of casual
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  • The Hailey Jeans, which launched today, include denim staples in two characteristically relaxed fits—two fresh takes on the brand’s classic jeans styles, taking inspiration from her favorite vintage Gap pairs.
    — Sophie Donovan, Glamour, 16 July 2026
  • Filled with leafy corners, soft shadows, and the relaxed pleasure of making something with your hands.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of relaxed
Adjective
  • The idea is that airport security operations can remain unaffected by funding lapses and government shutdowns, while still maintaining strict federal oversight and regulations.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • These tides are predicted to be lower than those in June, and the Weather Service estimates that areas not impacted in June can expect to be unaffected over the next week as well.
    — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 2026
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  • Existing furniture and materials are reused in line with the brand’s B Corp certification, while new elements have been designed for flexible use across different collections and layouts.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • Made entirely from flexible, compliant materials, the system eliminates the need for conventional electronic sensors and control circuits, reducing complexity and potential failure points.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of flexible
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  • The Aragon, which later generations experienced mainly as a shabby, sticky home for loud rock music, was once the North Side’s hub for romance, where young men and women came in droves to dance to mellow music in an elegant atmosphere.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • The Karine armchair has some serious potential to become your new favorite chair with its sloped arms and relaxed silhouette, energized by a mellow shade of green.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Definition of mellow
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  • Algeria were almost nonchalant in the lead-up to their first goal of the tournament.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • 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
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  • 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
  • West conducted an informal poll, asking the CFOs whether the strategy function now reports to them.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • These experts give presentations and workshops on topics like how to use a camera, light, composition, and storytelling, as well as provide informal coaching during the voyage.
    — Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
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