easily

adverb

ˈē-zə-lē How to pronounce easily (audio)
Definition of easilynext
1
as in effortlessly
without difficulty a skater who easily executes even the most difficult jumps

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2
as in certainly
without any question we easily have enough people to get the project under way

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Recent Examples of easily Critics view them as easily manipulable by one individual, and some platforms don't offer them. — Ananya Chetia,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 What unfolded could easily have been mistaken for a riot between mortal enemies. — Jeff Rabhan, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 Take JPMorgan Chase, which built its LLM Suite platform in-house and connected it to the firm’s own data and systems, creating a unified and unique AI resource that others can’t easily duplicate. — Gina Mastantuono, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 The Street Glide 3 easily sits at 75 to 87 mph (120 to 140 km/h), and there’s enough torque, 126 lb-ft (171 Nm), to make passing slower things a breeze. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for easily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
  1. effortlessly
  2. certainly
  3. smoothly
  4. definitely
  5. easy
  6. surely
  7. readily
  8. sure
Adverb
  • Few jewels embody that idea as effortlessly as the tennis necklace, which has become a modern jewelry staple.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a style that moves effortlessly from morning to night, through work and any commitments after.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of effortlessly
Adverb
  • Scheffler certainly hasn't struggled to find consistency this season.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Things have certainly gone up a level, too, with her new punky cropped haircut.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • For decades, the United States and South Korea have regularly staged military drills to prepare their soldiers to work together smoothly in the event of a crisis or conflict with North Korea.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On the positive side, the iPhone’s speed was fine with zero lag, and its apps integrated far more smoothly with my smart home products than Android ever managed.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of smoothly
Adverb
  • But keeping their promotion rivals at bay most definitely was, Parkinson’s men conceding 24 times in those dozen games, 16 of which came on Welsh soil.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Blanco Gran Reserva Ask any collector about Spanish wines and the name Faustino will definitely come up in the conversation.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Beers made with wheat tend to be softer, smoother and very easy-drinking, and retain a distinctive flavor that’s rich, creamy and malty, almost bread-like.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Trade peak-season crowds for picture-perfect weather, easy-going vibes, and more favorable rates.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of easy
Adverb
  • But with fewer midweek fixtures this season due to their failure to qualify for European football, Alonso’s setup is surely going to adapt depending on the opponents anyway.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Even the useless adults of The Shards would surely act quickly to arrest Robert with this much evidence.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • The question, however, revolves around how viable and profitable they are compared to readily available alternatives.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The heating vent and electrical outlets are readily accessible on the interior wall, as are the command screens.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of readily
Adverb
  • In light of how so many people, governments, religions, and organizations may dictate to mankind what specifically to think, that statement sure is a breath of fresh air.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The Chatham call center sure looks like skin in the game to us.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sure

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