easygoing

/ˌē-zē-ˈgō-iŋ -ˈgȯ(-)iŋ/ (ame, mw)

easygoing — 形容詞

  • 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

隨和

不易生氣、好相處的個性

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.

Romi 個性非常隨和，班機延誤五個小時她也沒抱怨。

be + easygoing describing personality

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

設計團隊很喜歡 Christopher，因為他隨和的態度讓大家在壓力下也能保持冷靜。

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

悠閒

步調緩慢、不受時間壓迫的

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.

我們在門廊喝冰茶、讀小說，度過了一個悠閒的下午。

easygoing + time period (afternoon)

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

那場婚禮氣氛輕鬆悠閒，沒有詳盡的時間表，也沒有嚴格的服裝規定。

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.