Definitions

easygoing

[ee-zee-goh-ing] / ˈi ziˈgoʊ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

complacent, permissive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breezy carefree casual even-tempered happy-go-lucky laid-back mild offhand placid relaxed self-possessed serene tranquil unhurried

WEAK

adaptable amenable calm collected complacent complaisant composed devil-may-care equable flexible free and easy hang-loose indolent indulgent informal insouciant lazy lenient liberal low-pressure moderate nonchalant patient permissive poised slack soft tolerant unaffected unconcerned uncritical undemanding uninhibited unpretentious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated deliberate excited nervous planned troubled violent worried

WEAK

critical demanding hurried hyped intolerant strict strong upset

Example Sentences

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"He laughed, and he said, 'Bring back $50 billion in deals,'" quipped White -- a longtime entrepreneur with an easygoing banter who raised large sums for Trump in recent campaigns.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Until this moment, both the audience and the characters in the film understand Emma to be a funny, easygoing young woman.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The energy was radiant, easygoing, alert and nothing short of magical.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The change represents a significant shift for Southwest’s brand, which has been known as a no-frills, easygoing option compared to competing airlines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

He was seventy-two when he died, trim, strong, easygoing, seemingly infallible, and though he was my stepfather, I always thought of him as Daddy.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride

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