Effortless

Pronunciation: /ˈɛfərtləs/

Definitions of effortless

adjective describing something that is done with ease and without difficulty

Example Sentences

A1 She found it effortless to tie her shoes.

A2 The recipe was so simple, it made cooking seem effortless.

B1 With practice, speaking a new language can become effortless.

B2 His effortless performance on the piano left the audience in awe.

C1 The CEO's effortless leadership style inspired confidence in the team.

C2 The dancer moved across the stage with effortless grace and precision.

Examples of effortless in a Sentence

formal Her ability to solve complex equations seemed effortless to her classmates.

informal He made cooking a four-course meal look effortless.

slang She's got that effortless cool girl vibe going on.

figurative The way she danced on stage was so effortless, it was like she was floating.

Grammatical Forms of effortless

• past tense: effortlessed
• plural: effortlesses
• comparative: more effortless
• superlative: most effortless
• present tense: effortless
• future tense: will be effortless
• perfect tense: have been effortless
• continuous tense: is being effortless
• singular: effortless
• positive degree: effortless
• infinitive: to effortless
• gerund: effortlessing
• participle: effortlessed

Origin and Evolution of effortless

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'effortless' originated from the Old French word 'effortelez' which was derived from the Latin word 'ex' (without) + 'fortis' (strong).

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to describe something done without effort or difficulty, the word 'effortless' has evolved to also connote a sense of ease and gracefulness in various endeavors.