Effortless Meaning
/ˈɛfə(ɹ)tlɪs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjWithout effort.
Sentence Examples
Tom made it look effortless.
Her reply was effortless.
Glottal stops where you'd expect a "t" just have this effortless charm.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The dancer's movements were so ____ that the audience forgot she was performing.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Tom made it look ____.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English effort Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English effortless From effort + -less.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The dancer's movements were so ____ that the audience forgot she was performing.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Tom made it look ____.