adv
effortlessly
EHF-uht-luhs-lee
adv
1
Without visible effort or strain; with ease.
"The dancer moved effortlessly across the stage."
How to Use Effortlessly
Learner’s notesIn 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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