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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In a Times story in 2023, Branch was lauded by teammates “for his ever-present smile and easy-going nature.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
That easy-going, free-flowing approach is all over the record – whose stories of love and loss are conveyed with an easy informality, like your best friend spilling their secrets.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026
It might seem daunting to drive into the hulking mountains surrounding L.A., but there are many easy-going and family-friendly adventures to be had in Angeles National Forest.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025
Campbell was known for his seemingly effortless style of play and calm and easy-going demeanor.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025
Dad was an easy-going host, informal and gracious, and we tried to pattern ourselves after him.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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