easily

[ee-zuh-lee, eez-lee]

adverb

1. in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble.

   The traffic moved along easily.

2. beyond question; by far.

   easily the best.

   Synonyms: plainly, clearly, surely, certainly

3. likely; well.

   He may easily change his mind.

easily

/ ˈiːzɪlɪ /

adverb

1. with ease; without difficulty or exertion

2. by far; beyond question; undoubtedly

   he is easily the best in the contest

3. probably; almost certainly

   he may easily come first

Other Word Forms

• overeasily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of easily¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, easily is from the Middle English word esily. See easy, -ly

Idioms and Phrases

see breathe easy (easily); easier (more easily) said than done.

Example Sentences

Though even if Oliphant were still drawing today, there’s no telling how often or easily his work would be seen.

From Salon

Thomas, the gentler of the two, draws most of Ray’s abuse, and it shapes him into a meek and easily frightened being.

From Salon

The show could have easily devolved into performative yelling at struggling home cooks, a carnival of culinary mishaps.

From Salon

But as I said in my last column, L.A.’s roughly 500 parks and 100 rec centers, occupying 16,000 acres, are generally in bad shape and not easily accessible to many residents.

From Los Angeles Times

Every bite was bold, flavorful, and deeply satisfying, with plenty of leftovers that easily stretch into a second meal.

From Salon

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