Synonyms for

Effortlessly

Verb / ˈefɜ:tlʌsli: / Another word for effortlessly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something done without exertion, or something done easily.

Synonyms & similar words

easily smoothly easy gracefully fluently invariably ineluctably unavoidably inevitably naturally unconsciously instinctively spontaneously involuntarily unwittingly accidentally unintentionally unconcernedly nonchalantly

Synonyms by register

Formal

easily smoothly gracefully deftly

Informal

a breeze a cinch no sweat easy-peasy

Literary

suavely adroitly nimbly

Antonyms

laboriously arduously painfully with difficulty strugglingly awkwardly

Common collocations

  • perform effortlessly
  • move effortlessly
  • succeed effortlessly
  • work effortlessly
  • sing effortlessly
  • speak effortlessly
  • flow effortlessly

Word family

noun effortlessness
verb effort
adjective effortless
adverb effortlessly

Usage note

Effortlessly describes an action done with great ease and without apparent exertion. It implies a natural skill or proficiency.

Example sentences

  1. She climbed the stairs effortlessly.
  2. She swam effortlessly across the pool.
  3. He wrote the exam effortlessly.
  4. She ran the race effortlessly.
  5. The gymnast performed the routine effortlessly.

Quotes

  • A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit. - Arnold H. Glasow
  • The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. - Vince Lombardi
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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