easily
/ˈiː.zɪ.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: easilier · easiliest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Comfortably, without discomfort or anxiety.
Adverb
Examples
Eftsoones she causd him vp to be conuayd, / And of his armes despoyled easily […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Without difficulty.
Adverb
Examples
Individuals without a family network are easily controlled.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “easily” mean?
Comfortably, without discomfort or anxiety.
Is “easily” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.