free and easy

adjective

1

: marked by informality and lack of constraint

the free and easy, open-air life of the plains

—Allan Murray

2

: not observant of strict demands

too free and easy in accepting political contributions

free-and-easiness

ˌfrē-ən(d)-ˈē-zē-nəs 

noun

free and easy adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

They are gluten-free and easy to swallow for women of all ages. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2023

Traversal isn’t free and easy; instead, it’s built for a methodical approach that dovetails with the more cerebral gameplay. —Gieson Cacho, Dallas News, 18 Aug. 2022

This free and easy to use award-winning app streams live weather newscasts from certified meteorologists, provides your local weather data, local weather alerts (US only) from NWS (National Weather Service), weather maps and more. —Andy Meek, BGR, 17 Feb. 2022

After a slow start offensively, this group played free and easy. —Dallas News, 16 Jan. 2023

Shoppers are increasingly making buying decisions based on a retailer’s return policy, expecting returns to be free and easy. —Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022

McIlroy looked free and easy and saw only opportunity at Southern Hills. —Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2022

During that time, Christiania has become known for its free and easy approach to life, with critics highlighting issues with open drug use and the area's links with organized crime. —Richard Quest And Joe Minihane, CNN, 1 Oct. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1695, in the meaning defined at sense 1