Effortless
/ˈɛfərtləs/
Definitions
Requiring or seeming to require no effort; easy.
/ˈɛfərtləs/
Achieved or done without apparent effort.
The dancer moved with effortless grace across the stage.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're baking a cake, and everything goes perfectly smoothly, without any struggle. That's effortless!
👶 For kids: Doing something super easy, like tying your shoes when you've practiced a lot.
More Examples
He answered the difficult question with an effortless reply.
Her effortless style made her a fashion icon.
How It's Used
"She made the complicated task look effortless."
"The basketball player had an effortless style of play."
"His paintings conveyed an effortless grace."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
effortlessly cool
Appearing stylish and relaxed without trying too hard.
"He had an effortlessly cool demeanor, always appearing calm and collected."
From "effort" + "-less". "Effort" derives from Old French "esfort" (strength, exertion), ultimately from Latin "exfortiare" (to strengthen). The suffix "-less" indicates the absence of something.
The word 'effortless' has been used since the early 18th century. Earlier uses often focused on physical actions, later expanding to encompass a wider range of concepts.
Memory tip
Think of a smooth, flowing river; it moves effortlessly.
Word Origin
"Strength, exertion"