easygoing

adjective

easy·​go·​ing ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ 

-ˈgȯ(-)iŋ

1

a

: relaxed and casual in style or manner

an easygoing boss

b

: morally lax

2

: unhurried, comfortable

an easygoing pace

easygoingness noun

Synonyms

• affable
• breezy
• devil-may-care
• happy-go-lucky
• laid-back
• low-pressure
• mellow

Examples of easygoing in a Sentence

counselors at the summer camp are pretty easygoing

some men are pretty easygoing about housekeeping

Recent Examples on the Web

The study found that around 40% of babies were not overly disturbed by the stimuli and later grew up to be calm and easygoing children. —Gail O'Connor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024

Hallworth was intrigued, and found her new client to be delightfully easygoing. —Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024

Toulouse Street is the album that solidified the Doobie Brothers’ identity, blending polished grooves with an easygoing vibe, embracing a fuller, rootsier sound that fused Southern rock, R&B and folk. —Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

Kiwis are known for having a sense of adventure, a love of the outdoors, and an easygoing vibe. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

easygoing

adjective

easy·​go·​ing ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ 

: taking life easy : carefree

easygoingness noun