easygoing

/ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ -ˈgȯ(-)iŋ/ (ame, mw)

easygoing — adjective

  • easygoingpositive
  • more easygoingcomparative
  • most easygoingsuperlative

1. having a personality that stays calm and relaxed, not getting angry or worried w

1.形容詞B1
釋義

having a personality that stays calm and relaxed, not getting angry or worried when things go wrong or people behave differently than expected

例句

Romi is so easygoing that she did not complain when the flight was delayed by five hours.

be + easygoing describing personality

The design team loves Christopher because his easygoing attitude keeps everyone calm under pressure.

easygoing + noun (attitude)

同義詞
  • laid-back

    more informal than 'easygoing'; common in casual American English conversation

  • relaxed

    broader — can describe a person, atmosphere, or attitude; 'easygoing' is more specific to temperament

  • mellow

    informal; suggests a calm, good-natured quality especially when under stress

  • easy

    informal, especially US; used in phrases like 'he is easy to work with' but not identical in meaning

反義詞
  • uptight

    informal; describes someone who becomes anxious or angry easily

  • strict

    focuses on enforcing rules rather than emotional reactivity

  • demanding

    describes someone who expects high standards and is not easily satisfied

文法句型

be + easygoing

easygoing + noun (person/attitude/manner)

用法筆記

Usually describes a person's character or social style. In informal contexts, it often means someone is flexible and does not insist on strict rules or routines.

常見錯誤

❌The exam was very easygoing.
✅The exam was very easy.
💡'easygoing' describes a person's temperament or an atmosphere, not the difficulty of a task.
❌She is very easygoing with her diet and eats anything.
✅She is not strict about her diet and eats anything.
💡Use 'easygoing' for social temperament with other people, not for rules you apply to yourself.

2. describing an activity, period of time, or atmosphere that is done in a slow, co

2.形容詞B1
釋義

describing an activity, period of time, or atmosphere that is done in a slow, comfortable way without rushing or following a strict plan

例句

We spent an easygoing afternoon drinking iced tea and reading novels on the porch.

easygoing + time period (afternoon)

The wedding had an easygoing atmosphere with no detailed schedule and no strict dress code.

easygoing + noun (atmosphere)

同義詞
  • leisurely

    very close in meaning; 'leisurely' focuses more on taking one's time, 'easygoing' on the lack of pressure

  • unhurried

    slightly more formal; describes the absence of haste rather than a comfortable mood

  • relaxed

    broader; can describe anything calm, including people, places, and events

反義詞
  • hectic

    describes a situation full of rushed activity and confusion

  • frantic

    stronger than 'hectic'; suggests panic and urgency

  • rigid

    describes a schedule or plan that allows no flexibility

文法句型

easygoing + noun (atmosphere/pace/afternoon/lifestyle/walk)

用法筆記

Only applies to situations, activities, or atmospheres — not to objects. You can have an 'easygoing walk' but not an 'easygoing chair'.

常見錯誤

❌We bought an easygoing sofa for the living room.
✅We bought a comfortable sofa for the living room.
💡'easygoing' describes pace or atmosphere, not physical comfort of an object.