An Ease

1. Ability, the means to do something, particularly:

• 1 (obsolete) Opportunity, chance.
• 2 Skill, dexterity, facility.

2. Comfort, a state or quality lacking unpleasantness, particularly:

• 1 Freedom from pain, hardship, and annoyance, sometimes (derogatory, archaic) idleness, sloth.
• 2 Freedom from worry and concern; peace; sometimes (derogatory, archaic) indifference.
• 3 Freedom from difficulty.
• 4 Freedom from effort, leisure, rest.
• 5 Freedom from financial effort or worry; affluence.
• 6 Freedom from embarrassment or awkwardness; grace.

3. Relief, an end to discomfort, particularly:

• 1 Followed by of or from: release from or reduction of pain, hardship, or annoyance.
• 2 (euphemistic, obsolete) Release from intestinal discomfort: defecation.
• 3 Release from constraint, obligation, or a constrained position.
• 4 (clothing) Additional space provided to allow greater movement.

4. Add some ease to the waist measurement.
5. (obsolete) A convenience; a luxury.
6. (obsolete) A relief; an easement.

(ability): ability, dexterity, facility, skill

(comfort): comfort, peace

(freedom from worry): peace of mind

(freedom from effort): free time, leisure, relaxation, rest