effortless
BeginnerDefinition
Accomplished with apparent ease, requiring little or no work to achieve; smooth and natural-seeming without visible strain or labor. Often used to describe style, skill, or grace.
Example Usage
She made the difficult gymnastics routine look effortless.
Origin
Standard English word formed from the prefix 'ef-' (out of) and 'effort,' in use since at least the 17th century.
Fun Fact
The concept of 'effortless' achievement is often an illusion—what appears effortless typically requires extensive preparation and skill-building behind the scenes.
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