Inglês

effortless

gb/ˈɛfɚtləs/ us/ˈɛfɚtləs/
B2 Inglês
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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.

Padrão de uso: an effortless [task/process/solution]
Erro comum:
Don’t confuse effortless (adjective) with effortlessly (adverb) or effort (noun).
Sinônimos
easy (more general and common; less emphatic.) | simple (suggests few steps or little complexity.) | painless (emphasizes no difficulty or trouble.)
Antônimos
difficult (requires effort and skill to do.) | laborious (requires a lot of effort over time.)
Colocações
effortless task |effortless process |effortless solution |effortless way |effortless change |effortless use |effortless setup |effortless navigation |effortless communication |effortless experience
Temas
daily_life |work_study |technology
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
  • 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.

Padrão de uso: effortless [style/grace/charm/movement]
Erro comum:
Effortless can describe how something looks (seems easy), even if it actually took a lot of practice.
Sinônimos
graceful (focuses on beauty and smooth movement.) | natural (suggests it comes easily, without forcing.) | fluid (emphasizes smooth continuous motion or delivery.)
Antônimos
awkward (not smooth; uncomfortable or clumsy.) | strained (shows effort or tension.)
Colocações
effortless style |effortless grace |effortless movement |effortless charm |effortless confidence |effortless elegance |effortless performance |effortless swing |effortless smile |effortless cool
Temas
arts |sports |communication |emotions
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
  • She has an effortless smile.
  • He makes the job look effortless.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
effortless
AFI
GB/ˈɛfɚtləs/
US/ˈɛfɚtləs/
Sílabas e tonicidade
ef - fort - less (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ef)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
  • Base: effortless
Família de palavras
Core family
effort noun A2 effortlessly adverb
Related words
effortful adjective
Advanced or less common
effortlessness noun
Expressões

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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

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