easiest

[ ee-zee-ist ]

/ ˈi zi ɪst /

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adjective

superlative of easy.

Words nearby easiest

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Definition for easiest (2 of 2)

easy

[ ee-zee ]

/ ˈi zi /

adjective, eas·i·er, eas·i·est.

not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort: a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.

free from pain, discomfort, worry, or care: He led an easy life.

providing or conducive to ease or comfort; comfortable: an easy stance; an easy relationship.

fond of or given to ease; easygoing: an easy disposition.

not harsh or strict; lenient: an easy master.

not burdensome or oppressive: easy terms on a loan.

not difficult to influence or overcome; compliant: an easy prey; an easy mark.

free from formality, constraint, or embarrassment: He has an easy manner.

effortlessly clear and fluent: an easy style of writing.

readily comprehended or mastered: an easy language to learn.

not tight or constricting: an easy fit.

not forced or hurried; moderate: an easy pace.

not steep; gradual: an easy flight of stairs.

Commerce.

(of a commodity) not difficult to obtain; in plentiful supply and often weak in price.
(of the market) not characterized by eager demand.

Nautical.

(of a bilge) formed in a long curve so as to make a gradual transition between the bottom and sides of a vessel; slack.
(of the run of a hull) having gently curved surfaces leading from the middle body to the stern; not abrupt.

adverb

Informal. in an easy manner; comfortably: to go easy; take it easy.

noun

a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.

Origin of easy

1150–1200; Middle English aisie, esy < Anglo-French ( a)eisie, Old French aisié, aised, past participle of aisier to ease

SYNONYMS FOR easy

2 tranquil, untroubled, comfortable, contented, quiet.

8 smooth, unconstrained.

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ANTONYMS FOR easy

1 difficult.

2 agitated.

3 uncomfortable.

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OTHER WORDS FROM easy

eas·y·like, adjective o·ver·eas·y, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for easiest

And it might be easiest of all imagining him “exploring” a candidacy for a while and then deciding the hell with it.

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But I will say the hardest to play for me—well, one of the easiest to improvise, but also the hardest character is Liz.

The Zany Shades of Nick Kroll |Abby Haglage |December 15, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
One of the easiest ways to determine if a study is even worth discussing is to see where it was actually published, if at all.

How to Tell When a Scientific Study Is Total B.S. |Russell Saunders |August 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The problem, as many an emperor could confirm, is that culminating points are easiest to identify in retrospect.

War! What Is It Good For? A Lot |Nick Romeo |August 13, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Drinks are one of the easiest ways to take in excess calories, sugar and fat.

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By these means, he gets the general divisions in the easiest and most expeditious way.

Lectures on Art |Washington Allston
To justify this she should have been engaged on some particular task of the needle, easiest performed when seated.

When Ghost Meets Ghost |William Frend De Morgan
Giving information to a telepath is the easiest thing in the world.

Highways in Hiding |George Oliver Smith
They say that it is not the easiest task in the world to fan a lively flame in the bosom of a cousin.

Henrietta Temple |Benjamin Disraeli
I am convinced that the easiest business in the world must be the writing of epigrams on Woman.

The Patient Observer |Simeon Strunsky

British Dictionary definitions for easiest

easy

/ (ˈiːzɪ) /

adjective easier or easiest

not requiring much labour or effort; not difficult; simple an easy job

free from pain, care, or anxiety easy in one's mind

not harsh or restricting; lenient easy laws

tolerant and undemanding; easy-going an easy disposition

readily influenced or persuaded; pliant she was an easy victim of his wiles

not tight or constricting; loose an easy fit

not strained or extreme; moderate; gentle an easy pace; an easy ascent

economics

readily obtainable
(of a market) characterized by low demand or excess supply with prices tending to fallCompare tight (def. 10)

informal ready to fall in with any suggestion made; not predisposed he is easy about what to do

slang sexually available

easy on the eye informal pleasant to look at; attractive, esp sexually

woman of easy virtue a sexually available woman, esp a prostitute

adverb

informal in an easy or relaxed manner

easy does it informal go slowly and carefully; be careful

go easy on

to use in moderation
to treat leniently

stand easy military a command to soldiers standing at ease that they may relax further

take it easy

to avoid stress or undue hurry
to remain calm; not become agitated or angry

verb easies, easying or easied

Also: easy-oar (usually imperative) to stop rowing

Word Origin for easy

C12: from Old French aisié, past participle of aisier to relieve, ease

usage for easy

Easy is not used as an adverb by careful speakers and writers except in certain set phrases: to take it easy; easy does it. Where a fixed expression is not involved, the usual adverbial form of easily is preferred: this polish goes on more easily (not easier) than the other

Idioms and Phrases with easiest

easy

In addition to the idioms beginning with easy

easy as pie
easy come, easy go
easy does it
easy money
easy on the eyes
easy sledding
easy street, on

also see:

breathe easy
free and easy
get off (easy)
go easy
let someone down easy
on easy street
take it easy

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

easiest

adjective

Words nearby easiest

Definition for easiest (2 of 2)

adjective, eas·i·er, eas·i·est.

adverb

noun

Origin of easy

SYNONYMS FOR easy

ANTONYMS FOR easy

OTHER WORDS FROM easy

Example sentences from the Web for easiest

British Dictionary definitions for easiest

adjective easier or easiest

adverb

verb easies, easying or easied

Word Origin for easy

usage for easy

Idioms and Phrases with easiest

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

easiest

adjective

Words nearby easiest

Definition for easiest (2 of 2)

adjective, eas·i·er, eas·i·est.

adverb

noun

Origin of easy

SYNONYMS FOR easy

ANTONYMS FOR easy

OTHER WORDS FROM easy

Words related to easiest

Example sentences from the Web for easiest

British Dictionary definitions for easiest

adjective easier or easiest

adverb

verb easies, easying or easied

Word Origin for easy

usage for easy

Idioms and Phrases with easiest