effortless — requiring no physical or mental exertion; achieved with ease
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: requiring no physical or mental exertion; achieved with ease
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛfərtləs/
Example Sentences
- His effortless charm made everyone fall for his dad jokes.
- She has an effortless ability to find parking spots in busy areas.
- The cat's effortless jump onto the counter knocked over my coffee again.
effortless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɛfərtləs/]
requiring no physical or mental exertion; achieved with ease
She solved the difficult puzzle with effortless confidence.
The dancer moved with effortless grace across the stage. (😊 Easy + 🪶 No Effort → Effortless)
Years of practice made the performance look effortless and led to excellence.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in the 17th century as a combination of 'effort' (meaning exertion or labor) and the suffix '-less' (meaning without or lacking). It literally denotes the absence of effort or strain.
Breakdown
effort (exertion, labor) + -less (without, lacking). The suffix '-less' derives from Old English 'leas', meaning destitute or free from.
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📝Examples
“His effortless charm made everyone fall for his dad jokes.”
“She has an effortless ability to find parking spots in busy areas.”
“The cat's effortless jump onto the counter knocked over my coffee again.”
“Learning should be challenging, not effortless.”
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