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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And those who like an easygoing cleaning experience opt for robot vacuums to clean every corner and crevice around the house. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025 Stephens is a study bug with no social life, the ant to Adam’s easygoing grasshopper. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025 Leafa, a curious and easygoing red panda, was a fan favorite at the wildlife park in Asheville. Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025 California-cool vibes about at Faherty, where a Black Friday sale is taking up to 50% off easygoing staples like velvet dresses and roomy jeans. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024 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 8 Feb. 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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