easy-drinking

1 4.1

Pleasant and smooth to drink, not strong in taste

adjective
/ˈiːzi ˈdrɪkɪŋ/

: suave

This light, fruity wine makes for easy-drinking during warm summer evenings.
easy-drinking wines
make for easy-drinking

Examples

A nice light-bodied, easy-drinking beer at 4.2% ABV.

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Actually, it's an easy-drinking malty Copper Ale that goes easy on the hops.

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Black fruits jump from the nose with hints of vanilla and spice to offer a touch of depth, as a creamy palate full of dark fruits creates an easy-drinking Zinfandel.

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With its smooth texture and gentle sweetness, this cocktail is truly easy-drinking.
Many craft breweries are focusing on easy-drinking beers that appeal to a wide audience.

Synonyms

drinkable

vseasy-drinking

9 1.5

Safe and pleasant to drink

focuses on pleasant smooth taste rather than mere safety or suitability

drinky

vseasy-drinking

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Pleasant and easy to drink

emphasizes being effortless to enjoy and not harsh in flavor

Antonyms

strong

∞ 1.0

Very concentrated in taste or effect

harsh

47 3.9

Very strong and unpleasant to the senses, like bright light or bitter taste

How Smooth

easy-drinking

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mellow

8 3.4

smooth

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palatable

31 4.9

drinkable

9 1.5

Surface Forms

easy-drinking positive

Morphology

easy-drinking = easy + drinking (transparent) = easy + drinking

A transparent compound of 'easy' + 'drinking' meaning readily drinkable; learners who know the components can infer the adjective's meaning.

Etymology

Easy-drinking comes from the words easy ('not difficult') and drinking ('to drink'). It paints a simple picture: a drink that 'goes down' smoothly and needs little effort to enjoy, which is why we use it for mild, pleasant wines or beers.