- a variation of easygoing.
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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Meanwhile, Lucy Smith, mother of two, said her children's school had been "quite easy-going".
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
"My son is an easy-going person, not a troublemaker," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
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
Campbell was known for his seemingly effortless style of play and calm and easy-going demeanor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
If someone mentions the Cottages today, I think of easy-going days drifting in and out of each other’s rooms, the languid way the afternoon would fold into evening then into night.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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