adj. or adv. phr. 1. In comfort; without pain or bother. You can't feel at ease with a toothache. 2. or atone'sease Comfortable in one's mind; relaxed, not troubled. Often used in the phrase "put at ease" or"putatone's ease." We put Mary at her ease during the thunderstorm by reading her stories.
Compare: AT HOME 2 .
Antonym: ILL AT EASE, ON EDGE.3. Standing with your right foot in place and without talking in military ranks. The sergeant gave his men the command "At ease!"
Compare: PARADE REST.