EASINESS


Meaning of EASINESS in English

ˈēzēnə̇s, -zin- noun

( -es )

Etymology: Middle English esinesse, from esy easy + -nesse -ness

1. : freedom from difficulty or hardship

the easiness of the trip astonished them

the easiness of the earlier puzzles

2.

a. : freedom from harshness : gentle indulgent quality : kindness

a certain easiness of temper

b. : relaxed easy poise (as of manner or style)

entered the room with a quiet easiness of bearing

a pleasant easiness of style marks his presentation

c. : casual unconcern or indifference : indolent disregard

his losses were largely due to his foolish easiness

d. archaic : susceptibility to influence : credulity

3. : a state of economic weakness characterized by declining prices and usually by reduced volume of trade

rubber futures closed slightly steadier after easiness — Wall Street Journal

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.