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Effortless
/ˈɛf.ɚt.ləs/
achieved with no difficulty
She made the presentation look effortless.
She presented in a way that appeared very easy and natural.
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
Related Phrases
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
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