effortless
adjective
Simple meaning
Very easy to do; needing no hard work.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛfɚtləs
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Definition
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adjective
Requiring or apparently requiring no effort
“The swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air.”
Without effort.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Requiring or apparently requiring no effort
Used this way, effortless is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Without effort or apparent effort.
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Antonyms
Sense: requiring or apparently requiring no effort
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