adv Uncommon

effortlessly

EHF-uht-luhs-lee

Effortlessly (adv) means Without visible effort or strain; with ease. Example: “The dancer moved effortlessly across the stage.”

adv

Without visible effort or strain; with ease.

"The dancer moved effortlessly across the stage."

How to use effortlessly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something smoothly and easily, without apparent struggle.

Word forms

more effortlessly comparative, most effortlessly superlative

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Etymology

Formed from effortless plus the adverb suffix "-ly."

Rhymes for effortlessly

expressly aimlessly endlessly carelessly hopelessly painlessly fearlessly recklessly helplessly tirelessly ruthlessly selflessly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “effortlessly” mean?

The word “effortlessly” means without visible effort or strain; with ease. In plain terms, doing something smoothly and easily, without apparent struggle.

How do you pronounce “effortlessly”?

“Effortlessly” is pronounced EHF-uht-luhs-lee (/ˈɛf.ɚt.ləs.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “effortlessly” in a sentence?

Here is “effortlessly” used in a sentence: “The dancer moved effortlessly across the stage.”

What part of speech is “effortlessly”?

“Effortlessly” is an adverb.

Is “effortlessly” a common word?

“Effortlessly” is an uncommon word in modern English.