easy

²easy

adv

eas·i·ereas·i·est

Definition of EASY

1

: easily 1 <promises come easy>

2

: without undue speed or excitement <take it easy>

3

a : without worry or care <rest easy> b : without a severe penalty <got off easy> c : without violent movement <the boat rode easy>

4

: easily 2 <cost $500 easy>

Examples of EASY

1. He just wants to take life easy now.
2. <we can make the trip in four hours easy>

First Known Use of EASY

14th century

Related to EASY

Synonyms: easily, effortlessly, facilely, fluently, freely, handily, hands down, lightly, painlessly, readily, smoothly, well

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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