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Textual thesaurus for "easy"

(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


(adj) gentle, soft

having little impact

an easy pat on the shoulder; gentle rain; a gentle breeze; a soft (or light) tapping at the window


(adj) easygoing, leisurely

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)


(adv) tardily, slow, slowly

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