effortlessly — in a way that requires no physical or mental exertion; achieved with ease
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that requires no physical or mental exertion; achieved with ease
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈefərtləsli/
Example Sentences
- My cat effortlessly knocked over my coffee while maintaining perfect eye contact.
- She effortlessly juggled three part-time jobs while studying for her PhD.
- He effortlessly remembered everyone's birthday but forgot where he put his keys five minutes ago.
effortlessly
ADVERB[/ˈefərtləsli/]
in a way that requires no physical or mental exertion; achieved with ease

She solves the tough math problem effortlessly while others still struggle.

The dancer moved effortlessly across the stage. (😊 Easy + 🪶 No Effort → Effortlessly)

She danced effortlessly because years of practice led to excellence.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the word 'effort' (from Old French 'effort', meaning force or exertion) combined with the suffix '-less' (meaning without) and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Breakdown
effort (exertion) + -less (without) + -ly (adverb suffix) = effortlessly
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat effortlessly knocked over my coffee while maintaining perfect eye contact.”
“She effortlessly juggled three part-time jobs while studying for her PhD.”
“He effortlessly remembered everyone's birthday but forgot where he put his keys five minutes ago.”
“The professional dancer moved effortlessly across the stage.”
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