adjective,eas·i·er[ee-zee-er], /ˈi zi ər/, eas·i·est[ee-zee-ist]. /ˈi zi ɪst/.
not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort: a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.
free from pain, discomfort, worry, or care: He led an easy life.
providing or conducive to ease or comfort; comfortable: an easy stance; an easy relationship.
fond of or given to ease; easygoing: an easy disposition.
not harsh or strict; lenient: an easy master.
not burdensome or oppressive: easy terms on a loan.
not difficult to influence or overcome; compliant: an easy prey; an easy mark.
free from formality, constraint, or embarrassment: He has an easy manner.
effortlessly clear and fluent: an easy style of writing.
readily comprehended or mastered: an easy language to learn.
not tight or constricting: an easy fit.
not forced or hurried; moderate: an easy pace.
not steep; gradual: an easy flight of stairs.
Commerce.
(of a commodity) not difficult to obtain; in plentiful supply and often weak in price.
(of the market) not characterized by eager demand.
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
Informal. in an easy manner; comfortably: to go easy; take it easy.
noun
a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
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Origin of easy
First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English aisie, esy, from Anglo-French (a)eisie, Old French aisié, aised, past participle of aisier to ease
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It will not be easy to imagine any third mode materially different, which could rationally be proposed.
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It was no easy matter to do this, for the friars were so heavy that it required three stout men to each to set them on their legs.
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Of a simple and solid edifice, it is not easy, however, to circumscribe the duration.
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British Dictionary definitions for easy
easy
/ (ˈiːzɪ) /
adjectiveeasieroreasiest
not requiring much labour or effort; not difficult; simplean easy job
free from pain, care, or anxietyeasy in one's mind
not harsh or restricting; lenienteasy laws
tolerant and undemanding; easy-goingan easy disposition
readily influenced or persuaded; pliantshe was an easy victim of his wiles
not tight or constricting; loosean easy fit
not strained or extreme; moderate; gentlean easy pace; an easy ascent
economics
readily obtainable
(of a market) characterized by low demand or excess supply with prices tending to fallCompare tight (def. 10)
informalready to fall in with any suggestion made; not predisposedhe is easy about what to do
slangsexually available
easy on the eyeinformalpleasant to look at; attractive, esp sexually
woman of easy virtuea sexually available woman, esp a prostitute
adverb
informalin an easy or relaxed manner
easy does itinformalgo slowly and carefully; be careful
go easy on
to use in moderation
to treat leniently
stand easymilitarya command to soldiers standing at ease that they may relax further
take it easy
to avoid stress or undue hurry
to remain calm; not become agitated or angry
verbeasies, easyingoreasied
Also: easy-oar(usually imperative)to stop rowing
Word Origin for easy
C12: from Old French aisié, past participle of aisier to relieve, ease
usage for easy
Easy is not used as an adverb by careful speakers and writers except in certain set phrases: to take it easy; easy does it. Where a fixed expression is not involved, the usual adverbial form of easily is preferred: this polish goes on more easily (not easier) than the other