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

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

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Recent Examples of easily Large dealership groups have advantages, such as the ability to move cars more easily between dealerships in their network. — Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 And her block on Sabrina Ionescu moments before halftime preceded her sprinting past multiple Liberty players, receiving a bounce pass from Flau’jae Johnson, spinning by Rebekah Gardner and easily scoring two of 15 first-half points. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 Sand-proof towels with corner pockets Because sand-proof beach towels are lightweight, they’re easily blown on a windy beach. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 Gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson, who easily won her primary, is scheduled to attend the event as well. — Jacqueline Ganun, ABC News, 7 Aug. 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
  • Meanwhile, Ratajkowski looked effortlessly cool wearing the bag as a crossbody, paired with flare jeans, white sneakers, and a leather jacket.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Hathaway topped off her heavenly look with an effortlessly wavy up-do and an ethereal blush-nude makeup look.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of effortlessly
Adverb
  • Scheffler certainly hasn't struggled to find consistency this season.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Things have certainly gone up a level, too, with her new punky cropped haircut.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • While three smaller blinds installed smoothly, offering lessons on pre-charging motors and remote programming, the largest window presented significant challenges.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Adaptive brightness smoothly adjusts the display based on the ambient lighting, and while the original Ultra is bright enough to read even in direct sunlight, the boost is welcome in harsh conditions and when using the watch as a flashlight.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of smoothly
Adverb
  • In a region where air conditioning runs for months at a time, the savings definitely add up.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The song’s pace changed from a blitz into a groove, not so much a mosh part, but definitely more danceable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Beers made with wheat tend to be softer, smoother and very easy-drinking, and retain a distinctive flavor that’s rich, creamy and malty, almost bread-like.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Trade peak-season crowds for picture-perfect weather, easy-going vibes, and more favorable rates.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of easy
Adverb
  • While the Fathom will surely attract some Ford truck enthusiasts, its size, price point and electric powertrain all also likely bring in new buyers.
    — Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Preventing the development of an Iranian nuclear weapon is surely a vital interest, and destroying Iran’s nuclear program is a clear objective that was plausibly attainable.
    — KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Even if construction materials were readily available, the chips that the massive buildings house are in short supply.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Presented annually since 2003, the award recognizes a film professional or organization for exceptional contributions to Asian cinema — a description the Busan festival said Yeoh has readily fulfilled across her four-decade career in movies.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of readily
Adverb
  • For families While Hôtel Royal’s opulence certainly doesn’t lean into the traditional vision of a family-friendly hotel, their thoughtful amenities sure do.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • On the more creative side, Old Navy sure knows how to nail collaborations, especially ones tied to pop culture moments and fashion designers.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026
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