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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With only 10 ingredients, this lathering wash stands out for its fragrance-free status—a rarity among Dove’s famously easygoing lineup. Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025 The appeal makes sense: The color is easygoing and relaxing, and slipcovers can easily be bleached if (really, when) stains occur. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025 This is a relaxed, easygoing day; however, communications are a bit hazy and could be easily misunderstood. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025 The leadership is always easygoing with expectations. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for easygoing

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
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 31 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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