easily

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   without question

   easily the best book she's written

2. 2
   adv

   to do with ease

   They were easily excited.

3. 3
   adv

   Comfortably, without discomfort or anxiety.

   Eftsoones she causd him vp to be conuayd, / And of his armes despoyled easily […]

4. 4
   adv

   Without difficulty.

   Individuals without a family network are easily controlled.

5. 5
   adv

   Absolutely, without question.

   This is easily the best meal I have eaten.

6. 6
   adv

   More quickly or likely than is usual or expected.

   not easily offended

7. 7
   adv

   indicating high probability

Etymology

From Middle English esiliche, equivalent to easy + -ly.