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effortless

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ef·fort·less  (frt-ls)
adj.
Calling for, requiring, or showing little or no effort. See Synonyms at easy.

effort·less·ly adv.
effort·less·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.effortless - requiring or apparently requiring no effort; "the swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air"
easy - posing no difficulty; requiring little effort; "an easy job"; "an easy problem"; "an easy victory"; "the house is easy to heat"; "satisfied with easy answers"; "took the easy way out of his dilemma"
effortful - requiring great physical effort
2.effortless - not showing effort or strain; "a difficult feat performed with casual mastery"; "careless grace"
easy - posing no difficulty; requiring little effort; "an easy job"; "an easy problem"; "an easy victory"; "the house is easy to heat"; "satisfied with easy answers"; "took the easy way out of his dilemma"

effortless
adjective 1. easy, simple, flowing, smooth, graceful, painless, uncomplicated, trouble-free, facile, undemanding, easy-peasy (slang) untroublesome, unexacting << OPPOSITE difficult
Translations
effortless [ˈɛfətlɪs] adjsin ningún esfuerzo
effortless [ˈɛfətlɪs] effort adjsans effort, aisé(e); [achievement] → facile
effortless [ˈɛfətlɪs] effort adjmühelos;
(style) → flüssig
effortless [ˈɛfətlɪs] adjsenza sforzo, facile


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We lack altogether that delightful air of irresponsibility with which you Londoners seem to make your effortless way through life.
Lady Ruth went back to her guests, and with the effortless ease of long training, she became once more the gracious and tactful hostess.
Sabin more entertaining, had never more appreciated his rare gift of effortless and anecdotal conversation.
 
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