easygoing

or eas·y-go·ing

[ ee-zee-goh-ing ]

adjective

1. calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual:

   an easygoing person.

2. going going go easily, as a horse.

Other Words From

• easy·going·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of easygoing¹

First recorded in 1665–75; easy + going

Example Sentences

The affable Robinson, a 2010 inductee to the College Football Hall of Fame, was known as much for his easygoing manner and sense of humor as for his tailback-dominated football teams.

From Los Angeles Times

The cynic in me was still on high alert for the red flags that were inevitably coming, but he was warm, with an easygoing demeanor, and very comfortable in his own skin.

From Los Angeles Times

“From the moment our conversation began, I was captivated by his charm and easygoing nature,” she said.

From BBC

It’s no surprise that directors describe her as professional and easygoing, traits she’s picked up working on film sets since childhood.

From Los Angeles Times

It's because no one else could have embodied a character with such a convincing level of easygoing wonderment, and done so with Bridges' seemingly effortless commitment and precision.

From Salon

Related Words

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