easy-going — relaxed and tolerant in approach or manner; not easily upset or worried
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relaxed and tolerant in approach or manner; not easily upset or worried
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːzi ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My roommate is so easy-going that he didn't even get mad when I accidentally ate his pizza.
- She has an easy-going personality that makes everyone feel comfortable around her.
- The easy-going teacher lets students eat snacks in class as long as they don't make noise.
easy-going
ADJECTIVE[/ˈiːzi ˈɡoʊɪŋ/]
relaxed and tolerant in approach or manner; not easily upset or worried
relaxed and tolerant in approach or manner; not easily upset or worried
Easy-going by the flowing water, showing inner peace!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 17th century as a compound adjective combining 'easy' (comfortable, without difficulty) and 'going' (proceeding, moving forward). The compound originally described a manner of living or proceeding without strain or anxiety.
Breakdown
easy (comfortable, without difficulty) + going (proceeding, moving). The combination expresses the sense of progressing through life in a relaxed, untroubled manner.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate is so easy-going that he didn't even get mad when I accidentally ate his pizza.”
“She has an easy-going personality that makes everyone feel comfortable around her.”
“The easy-going teacher lets students eat snacks in class as long as they don't make noise.”
“His easy-going nature helped him adapt quickly to the new work environment.”
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