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

The skipper was gritty, the opener was sublime, treating the crowd to exquisite late cuts and effortless drives through the covers - a century felt inevitable.

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"From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced. His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous," the band members wrote.

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With his fluent English and effortless banter, you would never guess what was his childhood fear: foreigners.

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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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Related Words

• offhand 
• painless 
• uncomplicated