easygoing
gb/ˈiziɡˈoʊɪŋ/ us/ˈiziɡˈoʊɪŋ/
B2
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adjective
B2
property
1
Relaxed and friendly in manner
Relaxed and nice; not nervous or strict.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is easygoing; an easygoing [person/attitude]
Erro comum:
Often misspelled as *easy going* (two words) in attributive use; both forms occur, but “easygoing” is common as one word.
Sinónimos
relaxed (More general; can describe posture or atmosphere as well as personality.)
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laid-back (More informal and sometimes suggests a casual lifestyle.)
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chill (Informal; common in speech and can sound slangy.)
Antónimos
tense (Suggests stress and nervous energy rather than calmness.)
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high-strung (Implies easily stressed or emotionally reactive.)
Colocações
easygoing person
|easygoing guy
|easygoing girl
|easygoing nature
|easygoing attitude
|easygoing personality
|easygoing manner
|easygoing smile
|easygoing style
|seem easygoing
Temas
personality
|emotions
|relationships
|daily_life
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My brother is easygoing.
- She has an easygoing personality.
adjective
B2
property
2
Not easily annoyed or upset
Not getting angry easily.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is easygoing about [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse with “easy to deal with” (easy) or “easy to talk to”; easygoing is more about temperament.
Sinónimos
patient (Focuses on ability to wait or tolerate difficulty, not overall relaxed style.)
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tolerant (Often about accepting differences or opinions, not just minor annoyances.)
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good-natured (Emphasizes kindness and a positive disposition.)
Antónimos
irritable (Gets annoyed easily, often over small things.)
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touchy (Easily offended or upset by comments or criticism.)
Colocações
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
Temas
personality
|emotions
|relationships
|conflict
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He is easygoing about small problems.
adjective
B2
property
3
Not strict; not demanding rules
Not strict about rules.
Padrão de uso:
an easygoing [teacher/parent/boss]; easygoing about [rules]
Erro comum:
Not the same as “easy” (not difficult). Easygoing describes a person’s approach, not a task’s difficulty.
Sinónimos
lenient (More specific to punishment or enforcement; can imply forgiving rule-breaking.)
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permissive (Often used about parenting; can suggest allowing too much.)
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not strict (Direct and neutral, but less natural as a single adjective.)
Antónimos
strict (Enforces rules closely and expects compliance.)
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demanding (Requires high effort or high standards from others.)
Colocações
easygoing parents
|easygoing teacher
|easygoing boss
|easygoing management
|easygoing approach
|easygoing rules
|easygoing style
|more easygoing
|fair and easygoing
|relaxed and easygoing
Temas
work
|education
|family
|social_rules
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My parents are easygoing about rules.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
easygoing
IPA
GB/ˈiziɡˈoʊɪŋ/
US/ˈiziɡˈoʊɪŋ/
Sílabas e acento
easy - going (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (easy)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: easygoing
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