Antonyms for easily


Grammar : Adv
Spell : ee-zuh-lee, eez-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈi zə li, ˈiz li


Definition of easily

Origin :
  • late 13c., aisieliche, from easy + -ly (2).
  • adv without difficulty
  • adv without a doubt
Example sentences :
  • Whether it had ever been painted, was a question not easily solved.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The door proved to be locked, but the windows were easily raised.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • We talked of progress; but progress, like the philosopher's stone, could not be easily attained.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • The past slid from him so easily, he forgot even to try to forget.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • If he made me blind, may he not easily have bewildered her, and have been himself bewildered?
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • It was easily done, and without any cost or sacrifice of principle.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • I am easily persuaded and led on while no reasons are thrown before me.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • The other room is easily large enough to accommodate two girls.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • He looked strong and well for a man of his age and labors, and was easily heard.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • At this season they are not very fat, but we were easily pleased.
  • Extract from : « The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California » by Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont

Synonyms for easily

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