■ adjective ( easier , easiest )
1》 achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.
2》 free from worry or problems: an ~ life.
↘lacking anxiety or awkwardness.
3》 vulnerable to attack or criticism: an ~ target.
4》 derogatory (of a woman) very receptive to sexual advances.
■ exclamation be careful!
Phrases
~ touch another term for soft touch (see soft ).
~ on the eye (or ear ) informal pleasant to look at (or listen to).
go (or be ) ~ on informal refrain from being harsh with or critical of.
of ~ virtue dated or humorous (of a woman) sexually promiscuous.
stand ~! Military used to instruct soldiers standing at ease that they may relax their attitude further.
take it ~ make little effort; rest.
Derivatives
easiness noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. aisie , past participle of aisier (see ease ).