adj.
(easier, easiest)
- achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.
- free from worry or problems:
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an easy life.
▸lacking anxiety or awkwardness.
- vulnerable to attack or criticism:
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an easy target.
- derogatory (of a woman) very receptive to sexual advances.
exclam.
be careful!
Phrase
- easy touch
another term for soft touch (see soft). - easy on the eye
(or ear)
informal pleasant to look at (or listen to). - go
(or be)
easy on
informal refrain from being harsh with or critical of. - of easy virtue
dated or humorous (of a woman) sexually promiscuous. - stand easy!
Military used to instruct soldiers standing at ease that they may relax their attitude further. - take it easy
make little effort; rest.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. aisie, past part. of aisier (see ease).
