Definitions

effortless

[ef-ert-lis] / ˈɛf ərt lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

easy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

offhand painless uncomplicated

WEAK

child's play cursive duck soup facile flowing fluent light no problem no sweat picnic piece of cake royal running simple smooth snap undemanding untroublesome

Antonyms

WEAK

complicated demanding difficult effortful hard labored

Example Sentences

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Oklahoma City still dominated behind an effortless 30-point, nine-assist night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

“Travel should feel effortless, and this partnership gets us one step closer to offering a seamless traveler experience,” Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin said.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Blunt, meanwhile, said returning to her iconic role as Emily "was effortless - like a comfortable pair of old slippers".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Getting in and out of the rear cabin is effortless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Then, with effortless ease, as a skilled musician fits a bit of catgut to his lyre, he bent the bow and strung it.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Vocabulary lists containing effortless

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