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How does the adjective effortless contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of effortless are easy, facile, light, simple, and smooth. While all these words mean "not demanding effort or involving difficulty," effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness.

moving with effortless grace

Where would easy be a reasonable alternative to effortless?

While in some cases nearly identical to effortless, easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks.

an easy college course

How are the words facile and easy related as synonyms of effortless?

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

facile answers to complex questions

When can light be used instead of effortless?

Although the words light and effortless have much in common, light stresses freedom from what is burdensome.

a light teaching load

In what contexts can simple take the place of effortless?

The words simple and effortless can be used in similar contexts, but simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent.

a simple problem in arithmetic

When is it sensible to use smooth instead of effortless?

The meanings of smooth and effortless largely overlap; however, smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles.

a smooth ride

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of effortless Sergio Hudson’s Resort 2025 collection included effortless and easy-to-copy workwear options. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025 Fairy tales, rom-coms and love songs often inundate us with the idea that true love is effortless, as 2014 research from Psychology of Women Quarterly explains. Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 The Logitech Brio webcam, now 35% off, delivers razor-sharp HDR visuals, pro-grade dual mics, and even facial recognition for effortless logins. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025 Its iconic butter yellow colorway is effortless, adorable, and shockingly neutral. Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for effortless 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effortless
Adjective
  • Foster is adept at taking easy ownership of every proposal or project.
    Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Of course, the way the Canadiens have played over this stretch has made this much easier to execute.
    Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The finish is long, smooth, warming, and lingering sweetness.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold in chocolate chips; stir mixture until smooth, about 1 minute.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • As long as a biopsy is done and it’s recognized early, there’s a very high chance of cure with very simple and minimally invasive procedures.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Her voice is the center (a volcano, an oasis) and the music is simple, supportive and emotional.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Several North Florida areas are averaging less than $3 a gallon as the region remains the cheapest to get gas in the state, in some places about 25 cents cents less per gallon than South Florida.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Similar to the trend in consumer electronics, in which more computing power and other capability can be packed into smaller devices, satellites have also gotten smaller and cheaper.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Effortless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effortless. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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