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PLAIN SAILING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase plain sailing. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase plain sailing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PLAIN SAILING

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easy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

• free from worry or anxiety

adverb

• with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')

• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

• in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

adjective satellite

• not hurried or forced

• affording pleasure

• having little impact

• readily exploited or tricked

• in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

• marked by moderate steepness

• affording comfort

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

• less in demand and therefore readily obtainable

• obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally

• not strict

effortless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• requiring or apparently requiring no effort

adjective satellite

• not showing effort or strain

smooth
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

• of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth

• (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected

• of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence

noun

• the act of smoothing

adjective satellite

• smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

• smooth and unconstrained in movement

• lacking obstructions or difficulties

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

• make (a surface) shine

• free from obstructions

straightforward
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• free from ambiguity

• without evasion or compromise

• without concealment or deception; honest

• pointed directly ahead

trouble-free
adjective satellite

• without problems or difficulties

uncomplicated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking complexity

• easy and not involved or complicated

undemanding
adjectiveadj
adjective

• requiring little if any patience or effort or skill

untroubled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

adjective satellite

• free from turmoil or worries

clear sailing
nounn
noun

• easy unobstructed progress

easy going
adjectiveadj
noun

• easy unobstructed progress

Best Hypernyms For PLAIN SAILING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for plain sailing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
advance advancement procession progress progression
Phrases (2)
forward motiononward motion

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