effortless

[ef-ert-lis]

adjective

1. requiring or involving no effort; displaying no signs of effort; easy.

   an effortless writing style.

ˈeffortless

/ ˈɛfətlɪs /

adjective

1. requiring or involving little effort; easy

2. archaic,  making little effort; passive

Other Word Forms

• effortlessly adverb
• effortlessness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of effortless¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; effort + -less

Example Sentences

Diane Keaton, whose effortless naturalism made her a perfect foil to so many live-wire actors of the 1970s in movies such as “The Godfather,” “The Godfather Part II” and “Annie Hall,” has died.

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The stars have the undeniable chemistry of two acting legends whose work appears absolutely effortless at this stage in their careers.

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As Taylor Swift’s latest record brings scrutiny to the construction and thematics of pop music and its presentation, Wolf Alice’s seductive sway and wistful grit feels comparatively effortless, even if it’s just as accessible.

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But there’s something just so effortless about her Majorca-primed house singles like “Maria,” which feel ready to slip into magic hour rooftop DJ sets for time immemorial.

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It makes an effortless centerpiece for a lazy Sunday brunch, the kind of thing that invites everyone to reach in with their hands.

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Related Words

• offhand 
• painless 
• uncomplicated