How to Sign "Easily"

To sign *easily*, start by holding both hands in front of you with open, flat handshapes and your palms facing up. Keep your non-dominant hand stationary. Then, brush the fingertips of your dominant hand upward against the back of your non-dominant hand's fingers. Repeat this light brushing motion twice.

Examples Using "Easily" in a Sentence

1

I easily passed the test.

Sign 'test', then use the sign for 'easily', followed by 'pass'. You can emphasize the ease by adding a relaxed, confident facial expression.

2

She learns ASL easily.

Point to 'she', sign 'learn ASL', and finish with 'easily'. A slight, positive nod while signing 'easily' reinforces the meaning.

3

We can easily walk there.

Sign 'we', 'walk', 'there', and then 'easily'. Make sure your brushing motion is smooth to convey the complete lack of difficulty.

How to Sign "Easily"
To sign *easily*, start by holding both hands in front of you with open, flat handshapes and your palms facing up. Keep your non-dominant hand stationary. Then, brush the fingertips of your dominant hand upward against the back of your non-dominant hand's fingers. Repeat this light brushing motion twice.
Visual Logic(Etymology)
This sign visually suggests a smooth, frictionless action, much like something sliding easily without resistance. The light, upward brushing motion represents the lack of difficulty or obstacles.
Signing Tips
Keep your hands relaxed and slightly curved. The brushing motion should be light and smooth, not a hard strike. Your facial expression is key here—a relaxed, confident look helps convey that something was done without any trouble.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is clapping the hands together or brushing downward instead of upward. Make sure only the dominant hand moves, brushing *up* against the back of the stationary non-dominant hand.
Regional Variations
This sign is widely used and understood across the ASL community with minimal regional variation.
Examples Using "Easily" in a Sentence
1

I easily passed the test.

Sign 'test', then use the sign for 'easily', followed by 'pass'. You can emphasize the ease by adding a relaxed, confident facial expression.

2

She learns ASL easily.

Point to 'she', sign 'learn ASL', and finish with 'easily'. A slight, positive nod while signing 'easily' reinforces the meaning.

3

We can easily walk there.

Sign 'we', 'walk', 'there', and then 'easily'. Make sure your brushing motion is smooth to convey the complete lack of difficulty.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is the sign for 'easily' the same as 'easy'?

Yes! In ASL, 'easy' and 'easily' use the exact same sign. The context of your sentence and your facial expressions will clarify whether you mean the adjective or the adverb.

Which hand should do the moving?

Your dominant hand should be the one moving and brushing upward, while your non-dominant hand stays completely stationary to act as the base.

How do I show that something was *very* easy?

To emphasize that something was extremely easy, you can make the brushing motion slightly larger and add a confident facial expression, like a relaxed smile or a slight head tilt, to show it took no effort at all.

ASL is a beautiful, expressive language. Practice regularly and have fun!