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 Jenner’s Low-Key Look Jenner knows how to put together an easygoing outfit with a refined edge, and her latest baggy-jean look is a prime example. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 McConaughey leaned into the song’s easygoing twang, which made Langley’s tale of romantic abandonment for a Texas rival sound like a song that had been passed around a porch for generations. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026 Danish Modern Armchair Midcentury armchairs have a classic and easygoing elegance that recalls the Mad Men era and can blend in well in any style home. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 Flora was first elected to the Assembly in 2016 and earned a reputation as an easygoing legislator who went on to serve as his party’s top budget official in the chamber. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 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 Clubhouse Restaurant provides a more casual option, serving familiar comfort food alongside some of the most spectacular views in Europe.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Keep it casual and stylish by pairing your maxi skirt and white tee with your comfy walking shoes for daytime sightseeing without totally sticking out like a tourist.
    — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of casual
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  • Discover the Region of Valencia, where every experience invites you to embrace the relaxed rhythm of Mediterranean life.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The relaxed but sophisticated style is eye-catching and sleek, but not too stuffy.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of relaxed
Adjective
  • The same statement also said that construction and installation at facilities unaffected by the fire would continue as normal and that air quality was being continuously monitored.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The rest of the facility was unaffected with no other injuries reported, according to hospital officials and witnesses.
    — Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of unaffected
Adjective
  • Thickness, though, is not always an option—optical films have to stay clear, protective layers on aircraft have to stay light and flexible, and the barriers on outdoor electronics are thin by design.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Soft loafers are also resonating for their lightweight, flexible construction and polished look without sacrificing comfort.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Guests can also use the mellow co-working space above Parklet for free.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Stoddard encourages clients to try new coping tools during low-stakes moments, when their emotions are relatively mellow.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mellow
Adjective
  • Zizou Bergs Zizou Bergs served nonchalant-cool boy vibes upon his arrival to New York City for the US Open, rocking an oversized charcoal graphic tee from Golden Goose paired with voluminous black trousers and his personalized Golden Goose shoes.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The plan is to keep being nonchalant about the whole thing, and hopefully their fan base will continue to grow.
    — Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of nonchalant
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  • The low-key Warren is an affable conversationalist, whether revisiting his traumatic upbringing after losing both parents and long stretches of homelessness, or explaining his excitement about his new music.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There was no sign of the usual easy-going, affable nature that has been so indicative of Joe Root’s personality in his 14 years as an England cricketer.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of affable
Adjective
  • On paper, the January agreement between Damascus and the SDF provides a framework for resolving informal wartime boundaries and closed routes and for harmonizing competing duties and parallel systems of governance.
    — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The minimum monthly salary for a state worker in Cuba is 3,210 pesos, currently less than $5 in the informal dollar exchange market.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Easygoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easygoing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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