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

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

Although there were still boundaries I maintained given the circumstances, our connection felt unexpectedly effortless.

From Los Angeles Times

This year’s most popular recipe wasn’t so much a recipe as a guide to cool, effortless summer drama: the icebox cake.

From Salon

For Scott Evans, the ability to do both while making them look effortless is the key to his success with “House Guest.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• offhand
• painless
• uncomplicated