scatter and fall; free and easy
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to scatter and fall; to drop in a dispersed manner
Describes liquids, small particles, or objects falling in scattered drops or spots. Often used with sweat, tears, rain, or leaves.
Clusters of sweat beads scattered onto the ground.
The autumn wind blew, and withered yellow leaves scattered all over the ground.
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Her tears fell scattered upon the old photographs.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves and scattered across the grass.
adjective
free and easy; natural and unrestrained; graceful and unconstrained
literaryLiterary usage describing a person's demeanor, conversation, artistic style, or bearing. Often used in positive descriptions of elegant nonchalance.
He speaks in a free and easy manner, not bothering with trivial formalities.
Her graceful bearing is so free and elegant that it makes one yearn for her.
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This calligrapher wields the brush in a free and unrestrained manner, completing the work in one breath.
He has a free and easy personality, never caring about personal gains and losses.