effortless
gb/ˈɛfɚtləs/ us/ˈɛfɚtləs/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
needing little or no effort
If something is effortless, it is very easy and you do not have to try hard.
Usage pattern:
an effortless [task/process/solution]
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse effortless (adjective) with effortlessly (adverb) or effort (noun).
Synonyms
easy (more general and common; less emphatic.)
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simple (suggests few steps or little complexity.)
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painless (emphasizes no difficulty or trouble.)
Antonyms
difficult (requires effort and skill to do.)
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laborious (requires a lot of effort over time.)
Collocations
effortless task
|effortless process
|effortless solution
|effortless way
|effortless change
|effortless use
|effortless setup
|effortless navigation
|effortless communication
|effortless experience
Themes
daily_life
|work_study
|technology
Examples
- The app makes it effortless to book an appointment.
- With the right template, creating the report was almost effortless.
- She made an effortless transition from one topic to the next.
Learner examples
- This exercise is effortless for me.
- The new system makes payments effortless.
adjective
B2
property
2
seemingly done with ease
If someone looks effortless, they look relaxed and skilled, as if it is easy for them.
Usage pattern:
effortless [style/grace/charm/movement]
Common mistake:
Effortless can describe how something looks (seems easy), even if it actually took a lot of practice.
Synonyms
graceful (focuses on beauty and smooth movement.)
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natural (suggests it comes easily, without forcing.)
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fluid (emphasizes smooth continuous motion or delivery.)
Antonyms
awkward (not smooth; uncomfortable or clumsy.)
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strained (shows effort or tension.)
Collocations
effortless style
|effortless grace
|effortless movement
|effortless charm
|effortless confidence
|effortless elegance
|effortless performance
|effortless swing
|effortless smile
|effortless cool
Themes
arts
|sports
|communication
|emotions
Examples
- He has an effortless way of making people feel welcome.
- Her singing sounded effortless, even in the high notes.
- The dancer’s movements were effortless and precise.
Learner examples
- She has an effortless smile.
- He makes the job look effortless.
Grammar
Dictionary form
effortless
IPA
GB/ˈɛfɚtləs/
US/ˈɛfɚtləs/
Syllables & stress
ef - fort - less (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ef)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: effortless
Word family
Core family
effort
noun A2
effortlessly
adverb
Related words
effortful
adjective
Advanced or less common
effortlessness
noun
Expressions
make [something] look effortless
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ lˈʊk ˈɛfɚtləs/
fixed phrase
make it seem very easy
To do something so well that it seems easy.
Examples
- She makes public speaking look effortless.
- Top chefs make complex dishes look effortless.
- He practiced for weeks, but on stage he made it look effortless.