easeful

adjective

ease·​ful ˈēzfəl How to pronounce easeful (audio)
Synonyms of easefulnext
1
: suitable for affording ease or rest : restful
a quiet easeful corner
easeful plenty
2
: characterized by or full of ease
a poised easeful manner
a placid easeful life
easefully adverb

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots) esful, from Middle English es, ese ease + -ful

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“Easeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easeful. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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