easily

[ ee-zuh-lee, eez-lee ]

adverb

1. in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble:

   The traffic moved along easily.

2. beyond question; by far:

   easily the best.

   Synonyms: plainly, clearly, surely, certainly

3. likely; well:

   He may easily change his mind.

easily

/ ˈiːzɪlɪ /

adverb

1. with ease; without difficulty or exertion
2. by far; beyond question; undoubtedly

   he is easily the best in the contest

3. probably; almost certainly

   he may easily come first

Usage

See easy

Other Words From

• over·easi·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of easily¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, easily is from the Middle English word esily. See easy, -ly

Idioms and Phrases

see breathe easy (easily) ; easier (more easily) said than done .

Example Sentences

Elon Musk is easily the world’s wealthiest man, with a net worth topping $300 billion.

From Los Angeles Times

“That is one reason autistic people tend to like animation. There are so many subtitles that go on in live action that can easily overwhelm an autistic person.”

From Los Angeles Times

Donald Trump’s appointments are a stark reminder of how easily history can repeat itself when we fail to confront it.

From Los Angeles Times

They are easily distracted and taken advantage of.

From Salon

Reporting suggests that Trump was especially enamored with Hegseth's skill at whining, and especially about how easily threatened he is by women, people who are different, and any demands that he learn stuff or reckon with new ideas.

From Salon

Related Words

• calmly
• comfortably
• conveniently
• efficiently
• effortlessly
• freely
• handily
• quickly
• readily
• regularly
• simply
• smoothly
• surely
• well