easy-going

A man with an easy-going nature enjoys a quiet afternoon in the park.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relaxed and tolerant: "easy-going" describes a person who is calm, not easily worried or upset, and accepts things as they are without much fuss.
   • Not strict: It can also refer to a disposition that is flexible, informal, and not demanding in rules or expectations.

Usage Examples

• (The boss is relaxed and not strict.)
• (His calm and tolerant nature attracts others.)
• (The environment was informal and relaxed.)

Advanced Usage

• "an easy-going approach": a method of handling situations without stress or rigidity.
  • She took an easy-going approach to the project, allowing deadlines to be flexible. (She managed the project in a relaxed manner.)
• "easy-going by nature": describing someone whose inherent character is relaxed.
  • Even under pressure, he remains easy-going by nature. (His calm disposition is a core part of his personality.)

Variants and Related Words

• Easy-goingness (noun): the quality of being relaxed and tolerant.
  • Her easy-goingness made her a great mediator in conflicts. (Her relaxed nature helped resolve disputes.)
• Go-easy (informal, rare): a synonym for being relaxed or taking things slowly.
  • He has a go-easy attitude toward life. (He approaches life without stress.)

Synonyms

• Laid-back: informal and relaxed in manner.
  • She is a laid-back person who never rushes. (She is calm and unhurried.)
• Mellow: gentle, relaxed, and not easily agitated.
  • After retirement, he became more mellow. (He grew calmer and less tense.)
• Tolerant: willing to accept different behaviors or opinions.
  • Her tolerant nature makes her easy to live with. (She accepts others without judgment.)

Related Idioms

• "Take it easy": to relax or not worry.
  • After a long week, I just want to take it easy. (I want to rest and not stress.)
• "Go with the flow": to accept events as they happen without resistance.
  • He is easy-going, so he prefers to go with the flow. (He adapts to situations calmly.)

Phrasal Verbs (None directly derived from "easy-going")

• Note: "easy-going" is an adjective and does not form phrasal verbs. However, related verbs include "take it easy" (see idiom above).