easy

(ēˈzē)

1. Capable of being accomplished or acquired with ease; posing no difficulty: an easy victory; an easy problem.
2. Requiring or exhibiting little effort or endeavor; undemanding: took the easy way out of her problems; wasn't satisfied with easy answers.
3. Free from worry, anxiety, trouble, or pain: My mind was easy, knowing that I had done my best.
4. a. Affording comfort or relief; soothing: soft light that was easy on the eyes.
   b. Prosperous; well-off: easy living; easy circumstances.
5. Causing little hardship or distress: an easy penalty; a habit that isn't easy to give up.
6. Socially at ease: an easy, good-natured manner.
7. a. Relaxed in attitude; easygoing: an easy disposition.
   b. Not strict or severe; lenient: an easy teacher; easy standards.
8. Readily exploited, imposed on, or tricked: an easy mark; an easy victim.
9. a. Not hurried or forced; moderate: an easy pace; an easy walk around the block.
   b. Light; gentle: an easy tap on the shoulder.
10. Not steep or abrupt; gradual: an easy climb.
11. Economics
    a. Less in demand and therefore readily obtainable: Commodities are easier this quarter.
    b. Plentiful and therefore at low interest rates: easy money.
12. Promiscuous; loose.

1. Without haste or agitation: Relax and take it easy for a while.
2. With little effort; easily: success that came too easy.
3. In a restrained or moderate manner: Go easy on the butter.
4. Without much hardship or cost: got off easy with only a small fine.

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• easˈi·ness noun