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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Boca Raton, Florida Boca Raton is where upscale meets easygoing. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025 After all, there’s something about the region’s unspoiled natural beauty, superlative hospitality, and easygoing pace that instantly prompts shoulders to relax and stress to melt away. Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 These types are easygoing and social and our society’s typical work and sleep schedule tends to favor a bear’s rhythms. Jp Shaffer july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025 Opt for easygoing silhouettes with comfortable details, like an elastic waist and wide legs. Talia Abbas, Vogue, 7 July 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 19 Jul. 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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