easily

adverb

eas·​i·​ly ˈē-zə-lē 

ˈēz-lē

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 sense 10b

it could easily have been me

Synonyms

• easy
• effortlessly
• facilely
• fluently
• freely
• handily
• hands down
• lightly
• painlessly
• readily
• smoothly
• well

Examples of easily in a Sentence

These ingredients are easily obtained.

I'm too heavy to be carried easily.

Recent Examples on the Web

Whitmer, who would go on to easily win her second gubernatorial race, is now among the names of Democrats many expected to at least consider a White House bid if Biden dropped out. —Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024

Many rash-causing conditions have characteristic symptoms and respond easily to treatment. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024

Five most popular ice cream flavors in Wisconsin, according to Holiday Calendar: Strawberry Chocolate Vanilla Mint Chocolate Chip Rocky Road Most popular ice cream flavor in other states Vanilla was easily the top choice nationwide, ranking as most popular in 19 states. —Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2024

As native Arabic speakers, Hezbollah fighters could operate abroad more easily than their Persian-speaking patrons. —Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing easily

• breathe easily

Kids Definition

easily

adverb

eas·​i·​ly ˈēz-(ə-)lē 

1

: without difficulty

won the game easily

2

a

: by a large margin

easily the best player

b

: at least

costs easily twice as much