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 What distinguishes the show, easily Apple TV’s most ambitious entry into the popular food space, is the access its been given by The Michelin Guide. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026 The cake can be easily made from start to finish in the space of a morning, but can be split up further to fit your schedule. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026 Its standout performance easily earned it a permanent spot on our buyer's guide to the best star projectors as the best value choice on the market. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026 The fully modular footwear system uses a patented design that lets a removable Skn insert easily into the top frame while footbed Skn does the same. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 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
  • In Kate’s office, Bromilow is Agnes, Kate’s boss, with an apex predator’s instincts and a medieval court’s management style; Macmillan plays Brian an effortlessly charming, quietly ruthless high-flyer; Hill is Georgie, Kate’s cunning rival.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Gaines knows how to throw on closet basics and look effortlessly put together, and a denim shirt is a staple in her repertoire.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of effortlessly
Adverb
  • That sentiment has certainly resonated with the Concord community, a family-friendly Charlotte suburb where the restaurant has taken off.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Middle Eastern oil transits certainly haven’t returned to normal.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • The set includes a clear case and four reusable silicone bottles with wide mouths designed to be filled easily and dispense product smoothly without making a mess.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Both students remarked that their voting experiences went smoothly and quickly.
    — Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of smoothly
Adverb
  • But even with that in mind, ONYX says the front should still feel firm and responsive, and ours definitely didn't.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As for his future ambitions, he’s definitely taken by the secretive life of Michelin critics.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Nelson needs a break in between all the holiday preparations she’s involved in personally and professionally, and the best way for a chef to take it easy is to eat good food.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Our goal was to take it easy during the daylight hours with a gentle hike or two, and store up our energy for a nocturnal expedition come sundown.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of easy
Adverb
  • Designed in the nineteen-sixties to bring high-quality brewing to Scandinavian homes, the red, orange, yellow, and green machines are surely intended as an antidote to the monochromatic, dark Nordic winters.
    — Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The world is still unpacking it all, but rest assured, Congressional hearings are surely coming.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • An asset that can move more readily into collateral, lending or financing transactions can potentially be put to work more easily across the financial system.
    — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
  • But with energy prices on the rise, heating your home might be more expensive this winter season—especially for renters who can’t readily make big changes to their home to better prepare for the cold.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of readily
Adverb
  • Margot Robbie sure knows how to pick the moment for her official bob debut—once again, showing it in all its glory at Chanel’s first Sydney show.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • 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
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