easygoing

adjective

easy·​go·​ing ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ How to pronounce easygoing (audio)
-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

Examples of easygoing in a Sentence

counselors at the summer camp are pretty easygoing some men are pretty easygoing about housekeeping
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Farrington Lane Farrington Lane painted the walls of a dining room in Benjamin Moore’s Stratton Blue and chose vintage furnishings to complete this elegant yet easygoing space for entertaining. Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025 Rendering even the most structured suits in khaki creates a more easygoing feel. Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2025 These people had the kind of easygoing, Goop-esque good taste that’s never burdened by self-consciousness. Heather Havrilesky, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025 What is more important is your peace of mind and your ability to have an easygoing, relaxing day. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for easygoing

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of easygoing was in 1674

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“Easygoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easygoing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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easygoing

adjective
easy·​go·​ing ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ How to pronounce easygoing (audio)
: taking life easy : carefree
easygoingness noun

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