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Effortless

/ˈɛf.ɚt.ləs/
adjective★Intermediate— achieved with no difficulty
general

Done or achieved with no difficulty or apparent effort.

The dancer's movements were effortless and graceful.

The dancer moved in a way that looked very smooth and easy.

He has an effortless charm that draws people in.

His charm seems natural and requires no effort to be appealing.

💡

Often used to describe skills, actions, or qualities that appear natural and require minimal conscious effort.

Collocations

effortless gracesmooth and natural eleganceeffortless stylea natural and unforced way of dressing or behaving

Synonyms

easysmoothnaturaleffort-freeunforced

Antonyms

strenuousdifficultlaboredforced

Related Phrases

effortless masteryphrase
achieving a high level of skill without apparent struggle

💡Pro Tip

Using 'effortless' naturally

Use 'effortless' to describe things that seem easy or natural, especially when someone has a high level of skill. Avoid using it for things that are actually difficult or require work.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid overusing 'effortless'

While 'effortless' is a positive word, overusing it can make your speech or writing sound insincere. Reserve it for situations where something truly appears easy or natural.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'effort' (meaning 'labor' or 'exertion'), combined with the suffix '-less' (meaning 'without'). First recorded use in the 17th century.

📝Usage Notes

Used to describe actions, skills, or qualities that appear to require little or no effort, often implying a high level of skill or ease. Common in both spoken and written English.

Word Breakdown

effort
labor or exertion
root
+
-less
without
suffix
English Dictionary

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