Word
easygoing
Phoneticseasy·go·ing
US/ˈiziˈɡoʊɪŋ/
UK/iːzˈɪɡəʊɪŋ/
Definition
adj. relaxed and calm about life, and not easily worried, angry, or upset by problems.
adj. Calm and tolerant in temperament; not easily upset, angered, or made anxious. Typically describes a person's manner, attitude, or way of living.
Examples
“My boss is easygoing and never gets angry.”
“Our new neighbour is easygoing and chats happily with everyone on the street.”
“Despite the flight delays and lost luggage, her easygoing response kept the whole family calm during the long wait.”
Examples
simple
“My boss is easygoing and never gets angry.”
contextual
“Our new neighbour is easygoing and chats happily with everyone on the street.”
complex
“Despite the flight delays and lost luggage, her easygoing response kept the whole family calm during the long wait.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “easygoing” in context.
Verb
01. appear easygoing
“She appears easygoing, yet she organises everything very carefully.”
verb + adj
Adjective
02. fairly easygoing
“Our new teacher is fairly easygoing about homework deadlines.”
adv + adj
Noun
03. easygoing attitude
“Her easygoing attitude to problems helps the whole team relax.”
adj + noun
04. easygoing manner
“His easygoing manner makes new students feel welcome immediately.”
adj + noun
05. easygoing nature
“Thanks to her easygoing nature, she makes friends very easily.”
adj + noun
06. easygoing personality
“Employers value his easygoing personality and strong work ethic.”
adj + noun
07. easygoing smile
“He greeted us with an easygoing smile and offered us coffee.”
adj + noun
08. easygoing style
“The cafe has an easygoing style that attracts young freelancers.”
adj + noun
09. a naturally easygoing manner
“She interviews candidates in a naturally easygoing manner.”
10. an easygoing attitude to life
“My grandfather has an easygoing attitude to life that I admire.”
11. get on with easygoing people
“I love travelling because I get on with easygoing people easily.”
12. keep things easygoing
“To avoid stress, we try to keep things easygoing at home.”
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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