Effortless Meaning

/ˈɛfə(ɹ)tlɪs/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjWithout effort.

Tom made it look effortless.
Her reply was effortless.
Glottal stops where you'd expect a "t" just have this effortless charm.
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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 ____.

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 ____.

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