Easy Definition
easy
adverb
- 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"
- 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"
- in a relaxed manner; or without hardship; "just wanted to take it easy" (`soft' is nonstandard)
adjective
- 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"
- not hurried or forced; "an easy walk around the block"; "at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace"
- 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"
- affording pleasure; "easy good looks"
- having little impact; "an easy pat on the shoulder"; "gentle rain"; "a gentle breeze"; "a soft (or light) tapping at the window"
- readily exploited or tricked; "an easy victim"; "an easy mark"
- 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"
- marked by moderate steepness; "an easy climb"; "a gentle slope"
- affording comfort; "soft light that was easy on the eyes"
- casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior"
- less in demand and therefore readily obtainable; "commodities are easy this quarter"
- obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally; "easy money"
"Easy" in song lyrics
See how easy is used in real songs:
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"Speak of Beneeni, laid back cat, just be easy"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — God Twist -
"Ain't no other way to spit it, my nizzy, just fall easy"
1st Infantry f/ Havoc, Twin Gambino — The Midnight Creep -
"Hustlin, and man, it ain't easy"
415 — 41Fivin
Words that rhyme with easy
Usage tips for "easy"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "easy" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for easy to find words that pair well.