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

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was effortless and such a satisfying collaborative experience.

From Los Angeles Times

The gap between how effortless these motions looked and how they felt in my hands was humbling.

From Salon

With a voice that is relatively light and raspy and a delivery both nimble and demotic, Mr. Dale matches his energy to the text in a way that makes for effortless listening.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• offhand
• painless
• uncomplicated