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

Derived Forms

• ˈeffortlessness, noun
• ˈeffortlessly, adverb

Other Words From

• effort·less·ly adverb
• effort·less·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of effortless¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; effort + -less

Example Sentences

These eight dessert ideas capture the flavors and traditions of Thanksgiving while introducing delightful twists — like a chocolate-tahini pumpkin pie or coconut pie that’s as effortless as it is delicious.

From Salon

Albu-Schäffer describes as exceptionally effortless and which would not require any energy in a world without friction.

From Science Daily

As any fashionista could tell you, pulling off an effortless look takes a lot of, well, effort.

From Science Magazine

Federer - known for his effortless movement, his elegant one-handed backhand and calm aura - could not do the same to Nadal at his favoured Slam.

From BBC

"Behind that seemingly effortless talent to joke, there was a gifted performer and an extremely deep thinker," Harris said in a statement.

From BBC

Related Words

• offhand
• painless
• uncomplicated