effortless

adjective

ef·​fort·​less ˈe-fərt-ləs 

: showing or requiring little or no effort

effortless power

effortlessly adverb

effortlessness noun

Synonyms

• cheap
• downhill
• easy
• facile
• fluent
• fluid
• hands-down
• light
• painless
• ready
• royal
• simple
• smooth
• snap
• soft

Choose the Right Synonym for effortless

easy, facile, simple, light, effortless, smooth mean not demanding effort or involving difficulty.

easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks.

an easy college course

facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness.

facile answers to complex questions

simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent.

a simple problem in arithmetic

light stresses freedom from what is burdensome.

a light teaching load

effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness.

moving with effortless grace

smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles.

a smooth ride

Examples of effortless in a Sentence

She walked with effortless grace.

His writing is known for its seemingly effortless style.

Recent Examples on the Web

The oversized details — including the ultra-wide lapel and thick tie belt — give it an effortless look that works especially well with casual outfits. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2025

The singer wore her hair in a loose, effortless style and rocked a smoky, contoured makeup look. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025

The nearly thousands of five-star ratings show just how beloved this lounge set is by customers for its effortless style and easy comfortability. —Martha Sorren, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025

The results are effortless but unmistakably chic—especially when paired with easy leather slippers by Proenza Schouler. Put it in Neutral The whole idea of the slippers moment tends to revolve around a black satin or velvet pair—which is, of course, lovely. —Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

effortless

adjective

ef·​fort·​less ˈef-ərt-ləs 

: showing or requiring little or no effort : easy

effortlessly adverb

effortlessness noun