The absence of difficulty or effort
“The lithe gymnast could handle even the most demanding moves with complete ease.”
The absence of embarrassment, constraint, discomfort or awkwardness
“The ease by which he was able to quickly develop a rapport with others was almost uncanny.”
Freedom from worries or problems
“He retired with a healthy investment portfolio, and was now ready to commence a life of ease.”
Reduction of, or freedom, from pain
“The balm provided by the maestro would provide Kramer with some instant ease for his burn.”
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself
The quality of being prosperous
Comfort, ease or enjoyment that has been provided or facilitated by something
Smoothness and elegance of movement
The state of being easy or simple to execute or accomplish
The ability to express oneself easily and articulately
A state or period of rest, relaxation or enjoyment
The state or quality of being affable, friendly, or approachable
Comfort zone
Remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance
The impressive manner or appearance of a person
Willingness to do something
The power of self-determination
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
The action or process of releasing or being released
Fashionable elegance and sophistication
A simple or easy task
To make more bearable
“Lemongrass, geranium, and ginger are thought to be able to help ease digestive difficulties.”
To reduce in intensity
“Sleep would ease the effects of the drug, but right now, Bixby wanted to be alert.”
To free from anxiety or worry
“It would certainly ease my mind if I could figure out what the cause of the problem is.”
To become less serious or severe
“Kelly was overburdened with work, but the tension she felt would ease once help arrived.”
To facilitate or reduce the difficulty of
“Members have established a website to ease the dissemination of information about their work.”
To move (something or oneself) slowly and carefully
“I would slowly ease the cork out of the champagne bottle.”
To loosen or slacken the tension of
“Once the ladder is past the point you wish to access, ease the rope until the ladder locks into position.”
To pass a length of something through an opening
To push, fold, or turn (the edges or ends of something, especially a garment or bedclothes) so as to hide or secure them
To adjust in order to make fair or equal
To contribute in some way to
To make (a rough surface) smooth
To set free, especially from entanglement or difficulty
To cheat or trick
To free from burden, or relieve from trouble or worry
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