Meaning & Definition of Easy in English

1. 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"

2. Not hurried or forced

• "An easy walk around the block"

• "At a leisurely (or easygoing) pace"

3. 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 chsild faced the actual problem of reading she was familiar and at ease with all the elements words"

4. Affording pleasure

• "Easy good looks"

5. Having little impact

• "An easy pat on the shoulder"

• "Gentle rain"

• "A gentle breeze"

• "A soft (or light) tapping at the window"

6. Readily exploited or tricked

• "An easy victim"

• "An easy mark"

7. 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"

8. Marked by moderate steepness

• "An easy climb"

• "A gentle slope"

9. Affording comfort

• "Soft light that was easy on the eyes"

10. Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

• "Her easy virtue"

• "He was told to avoid loose (or light) women"

• "Wanton behavior"

11. Less in demand and therefore readily obtainable

• "Commodities are easy this quarter"

12. Obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally

• "Easy money"

1. With ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')

• "She was easily excited"

• "Was easily confused"

• "He won easily"

• "This china breaks very easily"

• "Success came too easy"

2. Without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

• "He spoke slowly"

• "Go easy here--the road is slippery"

• "Glaciers move tardily"

• "Please go slow so i can see the sights"

3. In a relaxed manner

• Or without hardship

• "Just wanted to take it easy" (`soft' is nonstandard)