PLAIN SAILING Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase plain sailing. (close relations)
Definition of PLAIN SAILING
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 |