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Easy (Adjective)

Meaning¹

Readily exploited or tricked; "an easy victim"; "an easy mark".

Meaning²

Affording comfort; "soft light that was easy on the eyes".

Free from worry or anxiety; "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".

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Antonyms

Uneasy

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Easiness (noun)

Meaning⁴

Affording pleasure; "easy good looks".

Classification

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Examples

He had an easy charm that made everyone feel at ease around him.
Her easy smile could light up a room and make anyone feel welcome.
The easy confidence he exuded was part of his natural charisma.
With his easy good looks and effortless style, he was the center of attention.
His easy mannerisms and relaxed demeanor made him a pleasure to be around.

Meaning⁵

In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich; "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".

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Synonyms

Meaning⁶

Having little impact; "an easy pat on the shoulder"; "gentle rain"; "a gentle breeze"; "a soft (or light) tapping at the window".

Classification

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Synonyms

Gentle
Soft

Meaning⁷

Less in demand and therefore readily obtainable; "commodities are easy this quarter".

Classification

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Meaning⁸

Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior".

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Synonyms

Meaning⁹

Obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally; "easy money".

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Meaning¹⁰

Posing no difficulty; requiring little effort; "an easy job"; "an easy problem"; "an easy victory"; "the house is easy to heat"; "satisfied with easy answers"; "took the easy way out of his dilemma".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The new employee found the training program to be easy to follow and understand.
She had an easy time learning the new language because she was already fluent in a similar one.
The math test was easy for the students who had studied hard for it.
The hike was easy and enjoyable, with scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
The new policy made it easy for employees to take time off when they needed it.