easy-going
Britishadjective
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relaxed in manner or attitude; inclined to be excessively tolerant
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moving at a comfortable pace
an easy-going horse
Example Sentences
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Campbell was known for his seemingly effortless style of play and calm and easy-going demeanor.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025
Gabriel said the family affected was "easy-going, calm and lovely".
From BBC • May 30, 2025
His warm, broad smile and easy-going manner made him likeable and accessible.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025
He became one of the first comics to venture into podcasting in 2009, quickly building an audience with his easy-going conversation style and sense of humour.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024
He was “of an easy-going innocent nature,” a reporter later observed, “he mistrusted nothing.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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