free and easy

adjective

Definition of free and easynext
as in ultracasual

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Recent Examples of free and easy Repel Pests Some pests that frequent your garden are turned off by citrus scents so used lemon rinds are a free and easy way to make your patio more enjoyable. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 After stiff-arming challengers on the front 9, Cink played free and easy. — Jay Paris, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026 Make proof of citizenship free and easy to obtain. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026 These silicone bottles are BPA-free and easy to clean with a wide mouth opening. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for free and easy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for free and easy
  1. familiar
  2. offhand
  3. easygoing
  4. casual
  5. lax
  6. relaxed
  7. unauthorized
  8. loose
Adjective
  • Children grow up without the network of neighboors, relatives and familiar adults that used to make a place feel safe.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Drawing inspiration from the classic old fashioned cocktail, this fruit-forward IPA delivers familiar flavors in a delightfully different form.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Others begin with something much smaller—an offhand comment during a busy lunch rush at the original location in Sikeston, Missouri.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Vocals have an offhand nonchalance instead of hogging the spotlight, melodies sneak up on you rather than announce themselves, and the guitars avoid crunchy riffs and overdriven twang in favor of tart rambling and clean supporting chords.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 June 2026
Definition of offhand
Adjective
  • The atmosphere felt surprisingly relaxed — more easygoing than many arena rock concerts — without sacrificing energy.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • The owner and chef-manager are ever-present, easygoing, homegrown guys, and long-time staff are devoted locals.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of easygoing
Adjective
  • The space is brighter at breakfast, and a more casual vibe prevails throughout.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Animal print footwear has been trending this year, and Anne Hathaway proved that there is a casual-cool way to embrace it.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of casual
Adjective
  • Ideally there would be enforced age restrictions, accurate labels, independent testing, and honest potency information to protect people, especially the kids who are able to casually buy it due to lax store management.
    — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
  • Security at the bankrupt development was lax but oversight has since been improved, Petty said, with round-the-clock security guards, cameras, laser devices and tall metal walls topped with razor wire.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of lax
Adjective
  • The atmosphere felt surprisingly relaxed — more easygoing than many arena rock concerts — without sacrificing energy.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • The adjustable drawstring waist creates a customizable fit, while the breezy, relaxed silhouette pairs effortlessly with everything from simple tank tops to button-down shirts.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of relaxed
Adjective
  • The department said the detectives who reported the affair violated three policies for conducting an unauthorized investigation and their use of Flock.
    — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Anthropic said a misconfiguration allowed Claude models to reach the internet from testing environments that were supposed to be isolated, leading to unauthorized access to three organizations’ systems.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
Definition of unauthorized
Adjective
  • Skubal had a minimally invasive surgery on May 6 to remove a loose body from his pitching elbow and returned to pitch on June 13.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Miriam wore a navy-blue task jacket to ward off the loose chill of the morning.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of loose

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