Inglese

easygoing

gb/ˈiziɡˈoʊɪŋ/ us/ˈiziɡˈoʊɪŋ/
B2 Inglese
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adjective B2 property
1

Relaxed and friendly in manner

Relaxed and nice; not nervous or strict.

Schema d'uso: [someone] is easygoing; an easygoing [person/attitude]
Errore comune:
Often misspelled as *easy going* (two words) in attributive use; both forms occur, but “easygoing” is common as one word.
Sinonimi
relaxed (More general; can describe posture or atmosphere as well as personality.) | laid-back (More informal and sometimes suggests a casual lifestyle.) | chill (Informal; common in speech and can sound slangy.)
Contrari
tense (Suggests stress and nervous energy rather than calmness.) | high-strung (Implies easily stressed or emotionally reactive.)
Collocazioni
easygoing person |easygoing guy |easygoing girl |easygoing nature |easygoing attitude |easygoing personality |easygoing manner |easygoing smile |easygoing style |seem easygoing
Temi
personality |emotions |relationships |daily_life
Esempi
  • She’s easygoing and gets along with everyone on the team.
  • He has an easygoing manner that puts people at ease.
  • We wanted an easygoing weekend with no big plans.
Esempi per chi studia
  • My brother is easygoing.
  • She has an easygoing personality.
adjective B2 property
2

Not easily annoyed or upset

Not getting angry easily.

Schema d'uso: [someone] is easygoing about [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse with “easy to deal with” (easy) or “easy to talk to”; easygoing is more about temperament.
Sinonimi
patient (Focuses on ability to wait or tolerate difficulty, not overall relaxed style.) | tolerant (Often about accepting differences or opinions, not just minor annoyances.) | good-natured (Emphasizes kindness and a positive disposition.)
Contrari
irritable (Gets annoyed easily, often over small things.) | touchy (Easily offended or upset by comments or criticism.)
Collocazioni
pretty easygoing |very easygoing |easygoing about mistakes |easygoing about delays |easygoing about change |easygoing with the kids |easygoing with others |remain easygoing |seem easygoing |naturally easygoing
Temi
personality |emotions |relationships |conflict
Esempi
  • He’s easygoing about delays, so don’t worry if you’re late.
  • Our boss is usually easygoing, but she expects honesty.
  • Try to be more easygoing when plans change.
Esempi per chi studia
  • He is easygoing about small problems.
adjective B2 property
3

Not strict; not demanding rules

Not strict about rules.

Schema d'uso: an easygoing [teacher/parent/boss]; easygoing about [rules]
Errore comune:
Not the same as “easy” (not difficult). Easygoing describes a person’s approach, not a task’s difficulty.
Sinonimi
lenient (More specific to punishment or enforcement; can imply forgiving rule-breaking.) | permissive (Often used about parenting; can suggest allowing too much.) | not strict (Direct and neutral, but less natural as a single adjective.)
Contrari
strict (Enforces rules closely and expects compliance.) | demanding (Requires high effort or high standards from others.)
Collocazioni
easygoing parents |easygoing teacher |easygoing boss |easygoing management |easygoing approach |easygoing rules |easygoing style |more easygoing |fair and easygoing |relaxed and easygoing
Temi
work |education |family |social_rules
Esempi
  • She’s an easygoing teacher who lets students revise their work.
  • His parents were easygoing about bedtime during the holidays.
  • They prefer an easygoing management style rather than constant supervision.
Esempi per chi studia
  • My parents are easygoing about rules.
Grammatica
Forma base
easygoing
IPA
GB/ˈiziɡˈoʊɪŋ/
US/ˈiziɡˈoʊɪŋ/
Sillabe e accento
easy - going (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (easy)
Forme flesse
Adjective
  • Base: easygoing
Famiglia di parole
Core family
easy adjective A1 easily adverb A2 ease noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
uneasy adjective B1 uneasily adverb B2 unease noun B2
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