Gloss · Another word for · easy
Another word for easy.
Easy can be praise or a put-down. Choose a word that shows whether the ease is a gift or a flaw.
Easy to do
- simpleEasy because there’s little to it.The recipe is simple enough for a weeknight.
- straightforwardEasy because nothing is hidden.The instructions were clear and straightforward.
- manageableNot easy, but easy enough.The workload is manageable if we split it.
No effort at all
- effortlessEasy, or made to look easy.She made the dance look effortless.
- painlessEasy, with none of the expected pain.Renewing my license was surprisingly painless.
- a breezeVery easy, said casually.Once you learn the trick, it’s a breeze.
Too easy
- facileToo easy; it skips the hard part.He offered a facile answer to a deep problem.
- simplisticSimpler than the truth allows.That’s a simplistic view of a messy history.
- glibSmooth and quick, but shallow.Her glib reply made the problem sound small.
When to keep “easy”
Keep easy for reassurance; “it’s easy, I’ll show you” is warmer than any longer word.
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