easily

adverb

eas·​i·​ly ˈē-zə-lē 

ˈēz-lē

1

: in an easy manner : without difficulty

won easily

2

a

: without question : by far

was easily the best meal I've ever had

b

: at the minimum : at least

costs easily twice as much

3

: well sense 10b

it could easily have been me

Synonyms

• easy
• effortlessly
• facilely
• fluently
• freely
• handily
• hands down
• lightly
• painlessly
• readily
• smoothly
• well

Examples of easily in a Sentence

These ingredients are easily obtained.

I'm too heavy to be carried easily.

Recent Examples on the Web

In keeping with the theme of this column, every class of Nacogdoches, local or visiting, blended easily in this friendly oasis. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. —John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024

Aren’t the real names of the victims and perpetrators are easily found online or elsewhere since court cases are public? —Grrlscientist, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

They are not printed, as the scarves are; they are crafted by hand, by extraordinary artisans, using techniques that can easily try the patience of ordinary mortals. —Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing easily

• breathe easily

Kids Definition

easily

adverb

eas·​i·​ly ˈēz-(ə-)lē 

1

: without difficulty

won the game easily

2

a

: by a large margin

easily the best player

b

: at least

costs easily twice as much