Synonyms for

Easily

Verb / ˈi:zʌli: / Another word for easily — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

with ease or without difficulty

Synonyms & similar words

easy well effortlessly smoothly simply readily quickly freely facilely lightly comfortably handily uncomplicatedly fluently

Synonyms by register

Formal

readily effortlessly smoothly without difficulty

Informal

a breeze a cinch no sweat like taking candy from a baby

Literary

lightly nimbly gracefully

Antonyms

difficultly hardly laboriously arduously painfully strugglingly

Common collocations

  • easily done
  • easily understood
  • easily accessible
  • easily managed
  • easily adaptable
  • easily identifiable
  • easily defeated

Word family

noun ease
adjective easy
adverb easily

Usage note

This adverb indicates a lack of difficulty or effort. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. He easily lifted the heavy box.
  2. The dog easily caught the ball.
  3. She easily aced the test.
  4. He easily finished the race.
  5. The chef easily prepared the meal.

Quotes

  • 'The best way to do something easily is to make it enjoyable.' - David Cottrell
  • 'You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them.' - Malcolm Forbes
  • 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.' - Steve Jobs

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