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tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others despite her easy approach to discipline, she had a remarkably well-behaved class

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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adverb

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an easy task
a simple task
an effortless task
a trivial task
easy reading
simple reading
quick reading
light reading
effortless reading
basic reading
an easy installation
a simple installation
an uncomplicated installation
an effortless installation
a foolproof installation
a quick installation

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective easy contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of easy are effortless, facile, light, simple, and smooth. While all these words mean "not demanding effort or involving difficulty," easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks.

an easy college course

When is effortless a more appropriate choice than easy?

Although the words effortless and easy have much in common, effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness.

moving with effortless grace

How do facile and easy relate to one another?

Facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness.

facile answers to complex questions

In what contexts can light take the place of easy?

The meanings of light and easy largely overlap; however, light stresses freedom from what is burdensome.

a light teaching load

When might simple be a better fit than easy?

The synonyms simple and easy are sometimes interchangeable, but simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent.

a simple problem in arithmetic

When is it sensible to use smooth instead of easy?

In some situations, the words smooth and easy are roughly equivalent. However, smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles.

a smooth ride

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of easy
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SodaStream's carbonation canister exchange is the cheapest of any device maker in this guide, and the proprietary bottles are also easy to replace at $22 for two. Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 25 June 2025 Think matching sets, easy trousers, breezy maxi dresses, and even beach totes. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 June 2025
Adverb
But the Oilers, who are essentially fighting for their life, weren’t going to go down easy. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025 Bonobos Riviera short sleeve shirt: $85 Available in 32 colors, four fit options (tailored, slim, standard and athletic) and three shirt lengths (regular, short and long) this short-sleeve shirt makes getting dressed very easy. Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for easy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easy
Adjective
  • In his formal lecture to the Academy, Campbell offered some reflections on the simple science that gave rise to the treatment, and to its wide array of applications.
    Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 2025
  • For leaders, the takeaway is simple: let chaos strip the fluff away.
    Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • Vulnerability: Dependence on encryption methods makes our personal information susceptible to quantum attacks.
    Jackie Shoback, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Sood did point out that the low COVID vaccination rates this season may make patients more susceptible to severe illness.
    Jenna Anderson, Health, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Shoppers found this shirt to be made of good quality material and comfortable enough to wear on hot summer days.
    Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
  • These fan-favorite Tommy Bahama sheets are so soft, comfortable, and cozy that, according to one five-star Amazon reviewer, nuzzling in them feels like sleeping over at grandma’s.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • Scroll to shop the best bond-building products for every texture—stronger and softer hair ahead!
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 June 2025
  • That includes things like mapping the profiles of people who could make future leaders, prioritizing growth opportunities for them, and focusing on cultivating softer people skills among this group, along with technical expertise.
    Brit Morse, Fortune, 26 June 2025
Adverb
  • Going with that kind of character would have been easier, and she might have been better received or more easily accepted by fans from the start.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
  • The legislation also paves the way for foreign nationals who have fought alongside Ukrainian forces to be granted citizenship more easily.
    Isabel van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Ultimately, the app's cross-platform availability, nifty AI tools, and smooth sharing features earn it our Editors' Choice award for photo editing.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
  • Michael Robinson heard the saxophone melody drifting toward his bus Wednesday and walked over to hear Damico Brown’s smooth jazz notes outside the Gary Metro Station.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Petit Soleil This oh-so petite boutique has just 17 rooms and suites, which range from snug to downright palatial.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
  • The stretch fabric accommodates different body types, providing a snug yet comfortable fit that moves with you.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 June 2025
  • Global health issues in the spotlight This photography competition, which was last held in 2021, is organised by Wellcome, a charitable foundation that supports health research around the world.
    Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025

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“Easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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