easily

adverb

ˈē-zə-lē How to pronounce easily (audio)
Definition of easilynext
1
as in effortlessly
without difficulty a skater who easily executes even the most difficult jumps

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in certainly
without any question we easily have enough people to get the project under way

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of easily With no advisory committee to create a record, policymakers can more easily evade hard questions about unscientific or politically motivated decisions. — C. Joseph Ross Daval, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026 Consumers can dispute purchases more easily, and the overall volume of disputes is growing. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 His presence was transformative; Stewart made the goofiest, most easily disregarded TV franchise for nerds and nobodies into a work full of warmth and gravitas. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 If a front-line employee cannot easily restate the direction, execution will not happen as intended. — Maureen Metcalf, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for easily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
  1. effortlessly
  2. certainly
  3. smoothly
  4. definitely
  5. easy
  6. surely
  7. readily
  8. sure
Adverb
  • Plus, the roomy hems slip effortlessly over fall footwear, including ankle booties and Chelsea boots.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
  • One kid can have fun with a Stomp Rocket; two kids can execute some impressive teamwork; three or four kids can share effortlessly.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of effortlessly
Adverb
  • That certainly tells the story of our frustration in the position.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • With almost nothing else to talk about, however, the Vicki-versus-Carmella drama will almost certainly make up the bulk of the reunion, which premieres on Thursday and has been limited (rather tellingly) to two parts.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Strike team leader Jamie Callahan will work to ensure state agencies are cooperating with local governments and LA28 so the Games run smoothly.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The Nordic deterrence cluster also functions smoothly within NATO’s collective defense framework.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of smoothly
Adverb
  • Lipa's Chanel couture suit and matching hat were definitely the stars of the show, so wearing her hair long and loose would have competed with the statement-making ensemble.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But when looking at the postcodes in our data, there’s definitely a pull to the west and southwest as a primary.
    — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • On Djerba Island, meanwhile, beaches and extensive resort infrastructure make combining an eclipse chase with a conventional Mediterranean vacation particularly easy — with a view of Mos Eisley thrown in for good measure.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Despite his notoriously fiery TV persona, the Gordon Ramsay meal kit doesn’t include any pre-packaged insults or threats to shut your kitchen down — just easy-to-follow recipe cards.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of easy
Adverb
  • The House seems almost surely headed for a Democratic handover — the party needs to flip only three seats, and well over a dozen Republican seats are in polling trouble.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Eilish cameo will surely outweigh all other highlights in the popular vote that is (for once, picture-less) social media.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Because the album is rich with melody—because the compositions snake so readily from note to note, compared to Malone’s previous works—inklings of narrative start to seep from the foggy passages.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For progressives, deterrence can be more readily accomplished than centrists believe, both because the United States’ existing military power is sufficient and because China is not an aggressive revisionist power like Russia.
    — THOMAS WRIGHT, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of readily
Adverb
  • The heated pool isn’t a big draw in polar climes, but the hot tubs sure are, particularly after passengers take the polar plunge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • And sure, sometimes that involves freezing his rear end off in a pumpkin patch.
    — Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of sure

Browse Nearby Words

ease (up)
easily
easiness
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Easily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easily. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of quondam

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Old-Timey Vehicles

The Words of the Week - Nov. 6

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
woman sitting on floor holding book in front of her face on pink background
Famous Novels, Last Lines Quiz Needless to say, spoiler alert.
See All