easy

easy
eas•y
[[t]ˈi zi[/t]] adj. and adv. eas•i•er, eas•i•est
1) requiring no great labor or effort; not hard or difficult
2) free from pain, discomfort, worry, or care:
an easy mind[/ex]
3) providing or conducive to ease or comfort; comfortable
4) easygoing; relaxed:
an easy disposition[/ex]
5) not harsh or strict; lenient
6) not burdensome or oppressive:
easy terms on a loan[/ex]
7) not difficult to influence or overcome; compliant:
easy prey[/ex]
8) free from formality, constraint, or embarrassment:
an easy manner[/ex]
9) effortlessly clear and fluent:
an easy style of writing[/ex]
10) not tight or constricting:
an easy fit[/ex]
11) not forced or hurried; moderate:
an easy pace[/ex]
12) not steep; gradual
13) bus not difficult to obtain; in plentiful supply and often weak in price
14) inf in an easy manner; easily; comfortably:
to go easy; to take it easy[/ex]
Etymology: 1150–1200; ME aisie, esy < AF (a)eisie, OF aisié, aised, ptp. of aisier to ease

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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