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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This easygoing aesthetic introduces itself in the living room, which doubles as the home’s entry since there’s no formal foyer. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025 Curaçao With colorful Dutch architecture, multicultural charm, and an easygoing pace of life, Curaçao attracts sun-seekers from around the world. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 In the relatively calm, turquoise seas of the Ionian Sea, flotilla yacht charters are great for family and friends seeking easygoing sailing between islands, including Corfu, Lefkas, and Paxos. Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025 King's comparatively easygoing approach, forged by Christian virtues, rubbed some Black leaders the wrong way. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Easygoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easygoing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

easygoing

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

More from Merriam-Webster on easygoing

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!