EASYGOING 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 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

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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

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 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

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

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

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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