effortless

adjective

ef·​fort·​less ˈe-fərt-ləs How to pronounce effortless (audio)
Synonyms of effortlessnext
: showing or requiring little or no effort
effortless power
effortlessly adverb
effortlessness noun

Synonyms

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easy, facile, simple, light, effortless, smooth mean not demanding effort or involving difficulty.

easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks.

an easy college course

facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness.

facile answers to complex questions

simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent.

a simple problem in arithmetic

light stresses freedom from what is burdensome.

a light teaching load

effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness.

moving with effortless grace

smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles.

a smooth ride

Examples of effortless in a Sentence

She walked with effortless grace. His writing is known for its seemingly effortless style.
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There is a word for this in Japanese, shibumi, that denotes an aesthetic of austere simplicity and effortless perfection, of doing the most with the least. —Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024 Her effortless style is an everlasting source of inspiration. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024 For instance, what new parent wouldn't love a cube-sized portable sterilizer that easily attaches to a diaper bag, or a viral hip carrier that makes touting their little one basically effortless? —Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024 Zenni x Chase Stokes World View Zenni x Chase Stokes World View Gift this pair of classic frames that come with clip-on sunnies for effortless indoor/outdoor comfort. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for effortless 

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of effortless was in 1801

Dictionary Entries Near effortless

effortful

effortless

effraction

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effortless

adjective
ef·​fort·​less ˈef-ərt-ləs How to pronounce effortless (audio)
: showing or requiring little or no effort : easy
effortlessly adverb
effortlessness noun

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