EASILY Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

easily

adverb

ˈē-zə-lē

Definition of easily

as in effortlessly

without difficulty a skater who easily executes even the most difficult jumps

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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 The move slots easily into any strength workout, whether total-body or core-focused. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 There were stretches when it could easily have been argued that Rick and Morty was the loopiest and most creatively unhinged (in a good way) show on television. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026 But the stores easily adapted to the car and post-war suburbia. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 The entertainment industry is incredibly competitive, and some of the opportunities that once came so easily are no longer there. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for easily

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Adverb

Experts say that versatility is exactly what’s driving the comeback, as these vessels can shift effortlessly from dining tables to entry consoles and adapt to almost any decorating style.

— Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
One of the marvels of this novel is how effortlessly such sentences land, despite being honed to perfection.

— Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of effortlessly

Adverb

Jackson was certainly excited about that after being stepped on during an early part of 2025 training camp caused him to a miss a significant chunk of time.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Emma, on the other hand, certainly knows what that role is — now grown up and a mom herself.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026

Definition of certainly

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Just as the drive to work might have gone smoothly yesterday, there can be a sudden, unpredictable bottleneck on the same route today.

— Moshe Kimhi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Here are expert tips to make the transition go smoothly, not just for your child but for you, too.

— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 20 July 2026

Definition of smoothly

Adverb

The Alphabet subsidiary filed 488 crash reports to the agency during the study period, of which researchers found 89 definitely or plausibly police-reportable.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
These advances will definitely help build a future where AI models could actually be run on the phone with minimal power consumption.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Definition of definitely

Adverb

With a retro California-surf-town aesthetic and easy-going, dog-friendly vibe, Pacific Point Resort makes for a scenic and satisfying stay, whether for a weekend or a quick pop-in while traveling between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

— Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Langley’s easy-listening voice, with just a tinge of husk and a distinctive Southern twang, has earned her a broad fan base, said Melinda Newman, Billboard’s executive editor for West Coast and Nashville.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Definition of easy

Adverb

Because humans can readily resolve patterns in motion — when points move in the same direction, the brain groups them into a unified whole — the moving dots appear as faint letters.

— Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
For example, there are many places to dine on readily available fresh seafood, and options for boating, wildlife, biking, and fishing excursions.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

Definition of readily

Adverb

Louis Varland being a better trade deadline pickup from that Twins bullpen than Griffin Jax sure is something else.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Kennedy, a shortstop who hails from Fort Worth, improved his play dramatically after undergoing LASIK surgery, and scouts sure took notice.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

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