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effortless

/ˈɛfə(ɹ)tlɪs/adjective

Done easily, without needing to try hard.

Example sentences

  • “The skater made the difficult jump look effortless.”
  • “Her English is so fluent that switching between languages seems effortless.”

Often praise for skill so practiced it hides the work: effortless grace, an effortless win. 'Effortlessly' is the common adverb.

Synonyms for effortless

  • easy
  • smooth
  • painless

Antonyms

  • difficult
  • laborious
  • strenuous

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