effortless
Americanadjective
adjective
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requiring or involving little effort; easy
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archaic making little effort; passive
Other Word Forms
- effortlessly adverb
- effortlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of effortless
Example Sentences
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Littler's demolition job on Gian van Veen was his final flourish, his masterpiece at a World Championship in which he made brilliance look effortless.
From BBC
On Earth, finding the exact time is effortless.
From Science Daily
Think of it like learning the rhythm of your own kitchen, except bigger, louder, and fluorescent-lit: once you understand it, your budget stretches in ways that feel almost effortless.
From Salon
“What looked effortless and magical was carefully planned, practiced and earned,” she says.
It was effortless and such a satisfying collaborative experience.
From Los Angeles Times
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