effortless

adjective

ef·fort·less ˈe-fərt-ləs

Synonyms of effortless next

: showing or requiring little or no effort

effortless power

effortlessly adverb

effortlessness noun

Choose the Right Synonym for effortless

easy, facile, simple, light, effortless, smooth mean not demanding effort or involving difficulty.

easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks.

an easy college course

facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness.

facile answers to complex questions

simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent.

a simple problem in arithmetic

light stresses freedom from what is burdensome.

a light teaching load

effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness.

moving with effortless grace

smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles.

a smooth ride

Example Sentences

She walked with effortless grace. His writing is known for its seemingly effortless style.

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Dallas News, 12 Jan. 2023 Not so much with his power or volume, but with that almost magical finger picking style that seemed both effortless and as intricate as a spider weaving a web. —

Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023 The conditions may appear effortless, but the trails are actually the result of hours of hard work and planning behind the scenes. —

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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Jan. 2023 Featuring an inside out design, with a fuzzy sherpa on the exterior body, this silhouette has an oversized fit that feels relaxed and effortless. —

Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Dec. 2022 Ishay Ribo and Avraham Fried performed jointly for an unexpected yet effortless duo. —

Dl Phillips, Sun Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2022 But, after that brief acquaintance, the EQS SUV emerged as a luxury SUV that was comfortable and effortless to drive – and my family looked forward to riding in. —

Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022 And like the best parts of Italian fashion, this henley communicates style and elegance without trying too hard—particularly with the shirt’s carefully constructed yet effortless curved hem. —

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