easily

adverb

eas·​i·​ly ˈē-zə-lē 

ˈēz-lē

1

: in an easy manner : without difficulty

won easily

2

a

: without question : by far

was easily the best meal I've ever had

b

: at the minimum : at least

costs easily twice as much

3

: well sense 10b

it could easily have been me

Synonyms of easily

• effortlessly
• smoothly
• easy
• readily
• freely
• efficiently

Examples of easily in a Sentence

These ingredients are easily obtained.

I'm too heavy to be carried easily.

Recent Examples on the Web

This lightweight essence sinks into the skin easily, yet still delivers effective hydration and a healthy glow. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025

Because fingers can easily come into contact with the stem, the glass is a good option for spirits that benefit from a little warmth, like brandy. —Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025

The relaxed fit easily layers over sweaters, while the plush duck down fill keeps you warm without feeling bulky. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

Now, with the help of AI, scammers can easily mimic logos, website layouts and product photos. —Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing easily

• breathe easily

Rhymes for easily

• uneasily

Kids Definition

easily

adverb

eas·​i·​ly ˈēz-(ə-)lē 

1

: without difficulty

won the game easily

2

a

: by a large margin

easily the best player

b

: at least

costs easily twice as much