Easy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective, eas·i·er [ee-zee-er], /ˈi zi ər/, eas·i·est [ee-zee-ist]. /ˈi zi ɪst/.
  1. not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort: a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.
  2. free from pain, discomfort, worry, or care: He led an easy life.
  3. providing or conducive to ease or comfort; comfortable: an easy stance; an easy relationship.
  4. fond of or given to ease; easygoing: an easy disposition.
  5. not harsh or strict; lenient: an easy master.
  6. not burdensome or oppressive: easy terms on a loan.
  7. not difficult to influence or overcome; compliant: an easy prey; an easy mark.
  8. free from formality, constraint, or embarrassment: He has an easy manner.
  9. effortlessly clear and fluent: an easy style of writing.
  10. readily comprehended or mastered: an easy language to learn.
  11. not tight or constricting: an easy fit.
  12. not forced or hurried; moderate: an easy pace.
  13. not steep; gradual: an easy flight of stairs.
  14. Commerce.
    • (of a commodity) not difficult to obtain; in plentiful supply and often weak in price.
    • (of the market) not characterized by eager demand.
  15. Nautical.
    • (of a bilge) formed in a long curve so as to make a gradual transition between the bottom and sides of a vessel; slack.
    • (of the run of a hull) having gently curved surfaces leading from the middle body to the stern; not abrupt.
adverb
  1. in an easy manner; comfortably: to go easy; take it easy.
noun
  1. a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
adjective easier or easiest
  1. not requiring much labour or effort; not difficult; simple
  2. free from pain, care, or anxiety
  3. not harsh or restricting; lenient
  4. tolerant and undemanding; easy-going
  5. readily influenced or persuaded; pliant
  6. not tight or constricting; loose
  7. not strained or extreme; moderate; gentle
  8. economics
    • readily obtainable
    • (of a market) characterized by low demand or excess supply with prices tending to fall
  9. ready to fall in with any suggestion made; not predisposed
  10. sexually available
  11. pleasant to look at; attractive, esp sexually
  12. a sexually available woman, esp a prostitute
adverb
  1. in an easy or relaxed manner
  2. go slowly and carefully; be careful
  3. go easy on
    • to use in moderation
    • to treat leniently
  4. a command to soldiers standing at ease that they may relax further
  5. take it easy
    • to avoid stress or undue hurry
    • to remain calm; not become agitated or angry
verb easies, easying or easied
  1. to stop rowing
Easy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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