easily

eas·i·ly

adv \ˈēz-lē, ˈē-zə-\

Definition of EASILY

1

: in an easy manner : without difficulty <won easily>

2

a : without question : by far <was easily the best meal I've ever had> b : at the minimum : at least <costs easily twice as much>

3

: well 10b <it could easily have been me>

Examples of EASILY

1. These ingredients are easily obtained.
2. I'm too heavy to be carried easily.

First Known Use of EASILY

13th century

Related to EASILY

Synonyms: easy, effortlessly, facilely, fluently, freely, handily, hands down, lightly, painlessly, readily, smoothly, well, in a breeze, no sweat [slang], without ado, without a hitch

Antonyms: arduously, hardly, laboriously, strenuously

Related Words: ably, adeptly, adroitly, competently, deftly, dexterously, efficiently, expertly, masterfully, proficiently, skillfully; instinctively, intuitively, naturally, spontaneously

Near Antonyms: awkwardly, clumsily, gracelessly, ham-handedly, ineptly, maladroitly, unskillfully; meticulously, painfully, painstakingly, thoroughly; assiduously, diligently, indefatigably, industriously, intensely, intently, mightily, sedulously, tirelessly

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