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 And its young, easygoing staff, around the pool, but also in its dining areas, are noticeably great with children. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 The Hanson frontman has spent nearly three decades projecting an easygoing, upbeat presence. — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026 In This Article Just a few miles from downtown Fredericksburg, Texas, our 2026 Idea House plan found its roots in the area’s easygoing lifestyle and welcoming surroundings, like the little stand of oak trees and a small pond. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 The obsessive neat freak beneath the easygoing surface of the virtue-signaling feminist ally might have made an amusing motif if it were ever referenced again. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 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 casual setup and price points at Tiger’s Den swing the sushi pendulum away from ultra luxury and back toward its origins in Japan as a quick, working-class meal.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The trick is to break up the jacket-and-skirt combo and pair each with more casual pieces that take the edge off its classic finish.
    — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of casual
Adjective
  • The cedar shingles have transformed the space into something completely different, giving it a relaxed and warm rustic feel.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Across the season, a more polished but relaxed approach emerged.
    — Yiling Pan, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of relaxed
Adjective
  • Researchers have long wondered why some people develop these reactions while others seem to skate by unaffected.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Today, Putin follows essentially the same model, seeking to erode allies’ confidence in NATO’s Article 5 by relying on tactics that fall below the threshold of a conventional warfare and leave unaffected members hesitant to respond.
    — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of unaffected
Adjective
  • Paired with on-site energy storage, SSTs could turn data centers from blunt-force loads into more flexible participants in the grid.
    — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s flexible realism also entails recognizing the need to form bespoke coalitions of the willing to augment the United Nations and other large multilateral institutions.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • The lower-register instruments in this track are also fairly mellow in the recording, and the subtle bass in the headphones almost pushes them into obscurity, further piling everything into the cacophonous middle.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Warm yet uplifting with a strong hit of black tea, Still Bloom's cardomom, sesame, and orange top notes hit like a shot of caffeine before dissipating into a mellow, comforting underbelly of musk, rose and cedarwood, to name a few.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of mellow
Adjective
  • Off-duty models stepped out in nonchalant style, pairing the jeans with basic tops and simple belts, while fashion show attendees elevated the laidback fits with button-down denim shirts, neckties and colorful knitwear.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Just a rugged man in a stream There is, of course, nothing nonchalant about the exchange.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of nonchalant
Adjective
  • Though his father’s death torments him, Calvin is an affable, hardworking widower.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Blandly appealing, affable enough, and with the easy looks and charm that could lead any generic political campaign, Mark Kimball is just inches away from becoming mayor of Los Angeles.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of affable
Adjective
  • Not surprisingly, Bassetti during his informal conversation discussed the benefits of scale in today’s international TV business.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026
  • However, this is a far cry from earlier times when lawmakers met regularly, participated in spirited and substantive policy discussions, enjoyed informal dinners and even carpooled back home during congressional breaks.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
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