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[ US /ˈizi/ ]
[ US /ˈizi/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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less in demand and therefore readily obtainable
commodities are easy this quarter -
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards
his family is well-situated financially
easy living
well-to-do members of the community
a prosperous family -
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
an easy job
the house is easy to heat
took the easy way out of his dilemma
an easy victory
satisfied with easy answers
an easy problem -
affording pleasure
easy good looks -
not hurried or forced
at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace
an easy walk around the block -
having little impact
a gentle breeze
an easy pat on the shoulder
gentle rain
a soft (or light) tapping at the window -
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
he was told to avoid loose (or light) women
her easy virtue
wanton behavior -
affording comfort
soft light that was easy on the eyes -
obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally
easy money -
readily exploited or tricked
an easy mark
an easy victim -
free from worry or anxiety
by the time the child faced the actual problem of reading she was familiar and at ease with all the elements words
knowing that I had done my best, my mind was easy
an easy good-natured manner -
marked by moderate steepness
a gentle slope
an easy climb
ADVERB
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in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
the judge went easy on the young defendant
just wanted to take it easy -
without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
please go slow so I can see the sights
glaciers move tardily
he spoke slowly
go easy here--the road is slippery -
with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')
she was easily excited
he won easily
success came too easy
was easily confused
this china breaks very easily
How To Use easy In A Sentence
- As far back as the 1920s, it was an easy getaway for Hollywood types looking for a little privacy; and this golden era lives on at select spots.
- Although he has mellowed a little since then, he is still a long way from being easy listening. Times, Sunday Times
- But Sexton found Nicks for an easy 31-yard score on fourth down with 4: 11 left to seal it, and Nicks set the receiving record with a 22-yard catch a little later from T.J. Yates, making his first appearance in relief from a broken ankle suffered in September against Virginia Tech. Newspaper Home Delivery - Subscribe Today USATODAY.com
- If head-to-toe leopard seems a bit too Big Cat Diary to appeal, then a waterproof rucksack or bumbag in the same print are an easy way to add a distinctive touch to a more classic outfit. The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
- Anybody who has tried to follow a rigorous diet will know how easy it is to lapse back into bad habits. Times, Sunday Times
- A blonde girl, hmmm, with big boobs, that's not so easy to pinpoint, there have been a quite a few of them on the show.
- Though you do need a little room at least a 20-by-20-foot pen and some solid fencing, goats are easy keepers and the most doglike pets I know of. Vet's view: Best/worst pets for allergic kids
- I don't otherwise want to move: I have a large place in a convenient location with reasonable rent that allows pets, which isn't easy to find.
- The centre is ideally located within easy reach of many historical sites and venues for practical and outdoor activities.
- Unless a guide is along for the ride, it's all too easy to overshoot the reef and find yourself in green water, 200 feet above the nearest marine life.