effortless

American  

[ef-ert-lis] / ˈɛf ərt lɪs /

adjective

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

   an effortless writing style.

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ˈeffortless British  

/ ˈɛfətlɪs /

adjective

1. requiring or involving little effort; easy

2. archaic making little effort; passive

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Other Word Forms

• effortlessly adverb
• effortlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of effortless

First recorded in 1795–1805; effort + -less

Example Sentences

"Raeburn's expressive, seemingly effortless brushwork, the characteristic warm palette, soft atmospheric lighting and sensitive rendering of the instantly recognisable Robert Burns are a joy," she said.

From BBC

Any actor would find the material challenging, but I can think of few who would perform it with the effortless grace Fanning does.

From Salon

When friendships or love affairs or collaborations happen the right way, they’re kind of effortless.

From Los Angeles Times

"I watched, completely absorbed, as it began to bury itself in the sand, its skin shifting colour and texture in an effortless display of camouflage."

From BBC

The way she remembered her, the way she appeared when they first kissed, hair pulled back in an effortless braid, her searching eyes staring straight through Molly’s core.

From Literature

Related Words

• offhand
• painless
• uncomplicated