at ease

phrase

Definition of at easenext
as in comfortable
enjoying physical comfort The manager encouraged the guests to feel at ease and and take advantage of the resort's luxurious amenities.

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Recent Examples of at ease Perry, 41, looked completely at ease as her boyfriend lovingly slathered sunscreen down her dress as the couple embarked on a romantic sunset cruise with friends. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Barring a Boutte trade, Williams has more work to do to feel completely at ease about keeping his roster spot in New England. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026 Unlike many of his contemporaries, Robyn Hitchcock seems at ease posting videos on Instagram. — David Harris, SPIN, 24 July 2026 Rossum, by contrast, conjures a woman unable to enjoy anything; her dead-eyed smiles, meant (unsuccessfully) to put others at ease, are haunting. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at ease

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“At ease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20ease. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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