effortless
adjective
ef·fort·less
ˈe-fərt-ləs 
: showing or requiring little or no effort
effortless power
effortlessly
adverb
effortlessness
noun
Examples of effortless in a Sentence
She walked with effortless grace.
His writing is known for its seemingly effortless style.
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“Effortless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effortless. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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effortless
adjective
ef·fort·less
ˈef-ərt-ləs
: showing or requiring little or no effort : easy
effortlessly
adverb
effortlessness
noun
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