EXCRUCIATING Antonyms

• capable of being borne though unpleasant

• providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal)

• free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind

• having a wide margin

• sufficient to provide comfort

• in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

• providing freedom from worry

• affording comfort or solace

• posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

• free from worry or anxiety

• 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

• 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

• affording satisfaction or pleasure

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

• moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• mild and pleasant

• not causing physical or psychological pain

• requiring little hard work or exertion

• affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

• (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior

• capable of being borne or endured

• about average; acceptable