English dictionary
easy
adjectivePronunciation
ˈiːzi
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally
adjective
- less in demand and therefore readily obtainable
adjective
- casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
adjective
- affording comfort
adjective
- not strict
adjective
- posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
adjective
- free from worry or anxiety
adjective
- marked by moderate steepness
adjective
- having little impact
adjective
- not hurried or forced
adjective
- affording pleasure
adjective
- in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
adjective
- readily exploited or tricked
adverb
- with ease (‘easy’ is sometimes used informally for ‘easily’)
adverb
- in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
adverb
- without speed (‘slow’ is sometimes used informally for ‘slowly’)
Example sentences
easy money
commodities are easy this quarter
her easy virtue
he was told to avoid loose (or light) women
wanton behavior
soft light that was easy on the eyes
an easy teacher
easy standards
lenient rules
an easy penalty
an easy job
an easy problem
an easy victory
the house is easy to heat
satisfied with easy answers
knowing that I had done my best, my mind was easy
an easy good-natured manner
by the time the child faced the actual problem of reading she was familiar and at ease with all the elements words
an easy climb
a gentle slope
an easy pat on the shoulder
gentle rain
a gentle breeze
a soft (or light) tapping at the window
an easy walk around the block
at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace
easy good looks
they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards
easy living
a prosperous family
his family is well-situated financially
well-to-do members of the community
an easy victim
an easy mark
she was easily excited
was easily confused
he won easily
this china breaks very easily
success came too easy
just wanted to take it easy
the judge went easy on the young defendant
he spoke slowly
go easy here — the road is slippery
glaciers move tardily
please go slow so I can see the sights