effortless

/'efətlis/

Thân thiện

The swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Achieved with or requiring no apparent effort; seeming to happen easily and naturally: Describes an action, process, or quality that appears to be done without strain, difficulty, or conscious exertion. 2. Marked by ease and grace; not labored: Characterized by a smooth, natural, and unforced manner.

Usage

The adjective "effortless" is used to describe actions, performances, or qualities that appear simple, natural, and free from visible strain. It often implies a high level of skill, talent, or grace that makes a difficult task look easy. It is typically used in a positive sense.

Examples

• The dancer's movements were effortless and fluid.
• She has an effortless ability to connect with people.
• He made the complex math problem look effortless.
• The effortless grace of the swan gliding across the water was mesmerizing.

Advanced Usage

• "Effortless" vs. "Easy": While both can mean "not difficult," "effortless" specifically emphasizes the of no effort, often due to skill or talent. "Easy" is a more general term for something requiring little work.
  • Advanced Example: "Cooking a gourmet meal is not easy, but a master chef can make it look effortless."
• "Effortless" as an Ironic or Critical Term: In some contexts, it can imply a lack of care or thought.
  • Advanced Example: "His effortless charm sometimes came across as insincere."

Variants and Related Words

• Effortlessly (adverb): In an effortless manner.
  • Example: She won the race effortlessly.
• Effortlessness (noun): The quality of being effortless.
  • Example: The effortlessness of his performance was astonishing.

Synonyms

• Easy
• Smooth
• Fluent
• Natural
• Graceful
• Unforced
• Facile (can sometimes imply a superficial ease)

Antonyms

• Labored
• Strained
• Difficult
• Arduous
• Forced

Idioms and Phrases

• Make it look effortless: To perform a difficult task so skillfully that it appears easy.
  • Example: A great athlete can make the most challenging play look effortless.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not showing effort or strain
   • a difficult feat performed with casual mastery
   • careless grace
2. requiring or apparently requiring no effort
   • the swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air

Từ đồng nghĩa

• casual