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at ease

[/æt iːz/]
adjective/adverbial phrase
à vontade
1. In a comfortable, relaxed state; not anxious or tense
She felt at ease in her new home after a few weeks.
Ela se sentiu à vontade em sua nova casa após algumas semanas.
2. In a military context, a relaxed standing position with feet apart (opposite of 'at attention')
The sergeant ordered the soldiers to stand at ease.
O sargento ordenou aos soldados que ficassem à vontade.
3. Free from worry or concern; untroubled
He is completely at ease with public speaking.
Ele está completamente à vontade ao falar em público.
Synonyms
comfortablerelaxedcalmcomposedunbotheredtranquil
Antonyms
anxioustenseuneasynervousworrieduncomfortable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
à vontade
Most common usage; informal and colloquial
Rio de Janeiro
à vontade
Standard usage with relaxed tone
São Paulo
à vontade
Standard usage; also 'confortável'
Portugal
à vontade
Standard usage; also 'descontraído' or 'confortável'

Related Idioms & Phrases

put someone at ease
ill at ease
make oneself at ease
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