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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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We tried to rediscover the spark that had once felt effortless.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

We watch our hero athletes handle all that pressure on the field, and they make it seem effortless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

ExpressVPN is our recommended VPN for its balance of high-tier security and effortless usability.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

These call her "so cute your heart stops," hype up her "angelic smile" as she hugs world leaders and feature her effortless "out-debating" of an opposition lawmaker.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Near the window, hidden by the dark, he felt the irritability of the day drain from him and relished the effortless beauty of the women singing in the candlelight.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison