easygoing — relaxed and casual in style or manner; not easily upset or worried
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relaxed and casual in style or manner; not easily upset or worried
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːziˌɡoʊɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Unlike his stressed-out colleagues, Tom has an easygoing approach to work - he even meditates during lunch breaks.
- My easygoing grandmother never worries about anything and always says 'What will be, will be.'
- The easygoing café owner lets customers bring their pets and even provides dog treats.
easygoing
ADJECTIVE[/ˈiːziˌɡoʊɪŋ/]
relaxed and casual in style or manner; not easily upset or worried
His easygoing smile made everyone at the picnic feel instantly welcome.
Stay easygoing and outgoing, even when work is ongoing!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Easygoing is a compound word formed from easy and going, dating to the 1640s. It originally described something proceeding in a relaxed, unforced manner, and evolved to mean leisurely, relaxed, or untroubled in disposition.
Breakdown
easy (untroubled, without difficulty) + going (proceeding, moving forward), literally meaning 'proceeding without difficulty or strain'.
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📝Examples
“Unlike his stressed-out colleagues, Tom has an easygoing approach to work - he even meditates during lunch breaks.”
“My easygoing grandmother never worries about anything and always says 'What will be, will be.'”
“The easygoing café owner lets customers bring their pets and even provides dog treats.”
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