easiness

easiness
easy ADJECTIVE (easier, easiest) 1) achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties. 2) free from worry or problems. 3) lacking anxiety or awkwardness. 4) informal, derogatory willingly responsive to sexual advances.
EXCLAMATION be careful!
easy on the eye (or ear) — Cf. ↑easy on the eye
go (or be) easy on — Cf. ↑go easy on
take it easy — Cf. ↑take it easy
DERIVATIVES easiness noun.

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