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(adj) promiscuous, light, loose, wanton, sluttish
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
her easy virtue; he was told to avoid loose (or light) women; wanton behavior
(adj) gentle
marked by moderate steepness
an easy climb; a gentle slope
having little impact
an easy pat on the shoulder; gentle rain; a gentle breeze; a soft (or light) tapping at the window
not hurried or forced
an easy walk around the block; at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace
(adj) prosperous, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do, comfortable
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
(adv) easily
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
(adv) soft
in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
just wanted to take it easy (`soft' is nonstandard)
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