ease

Definition

  • noun: freedom from pain or trouble
  • noun: the state of being comfortable
  • verb: to free (someone or something) from trouble or worry
  • verb: to free from something that pains, disquiets, or burdens
  • often used with a directional word (as 'over' or 'up')
  • synonyms: easiness, comfortableness, facility

Examples

  • He delighted people with his charm and 'ease' of manner. [=his relaxed and easy manner]

  • The students might respond better if the teacher 'eased up on' them a little.

  • These features can be modified 'with the greatest of ease'. [=very easily]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Explain 'em to me. Louder, please. I can't... You're gonna have a tough time in this world, Charlie. To ease the blow, let me buy you a drink. Come on. FRANK: Double Jack Daniels on the rocks. And bring my young friend here a Shirley Temple. Hold on. Do you have beer? (..)
    1992 Scent of a Woman