effortless

/ˈɛfɝtɫəs/ adj C1 ✓

**Effortless** describes an action that proceeds with almost no strain or difficulty, as if the universe itself is giving you a helpful nudge. When something feels effortless, you scarcely notice the work behind it, and the result appears almost magical. Use effortless to praise a skill that has become second nature, whether it’s a dancer’s glide, a programmer’s clean code, or a smile that lands without rehearsal. The term often hints at practiced mastery or innate talent, suggesting the performer has honed the task until the effort evaporates. It works equally well with concrete deeds and abstract qualities, painting a picture of smooth, unlabored success.

【核心含义】形容动作或行为轻松自如,毫不费力,仿佛自然天成。

多用于赞美娴熟技能或天赋,如“effortless grace(优雅自如)”;注意与“easy(简单)”区分,强调结果看似轻松实需深厚功底。避免过度泛用于日常琐事。

【Significado central】Describe una acción que se realiza sin esfuerzo aparente, con tal naturalidad que parece casi mágica o como si las cosas fluyeran solas.

Se usa para elogiar habilidades muy dominadas o talento natural, como "grace effortless" (gracia natural y sin esfuerzo) o "effortless style" (estilo desenfadado y natural). Es importante distinguirlo de "easy" (fácil): "effortless" sugiere que detrás de esa aparente facilidad hay mucha práctica o un dominio profundo, mientras que "easy" simplemente implica que algo no presenta dificultad. Evita usarlo para logros triviales del día a día; resérvalo para destacar maestría, elegancia o fluidez genuina. Funciona bien con sustantivos como "elegance", "confidence", "movement" o "beauty". Registro neutro, con tono admirativo.

Word Origin Effort comes from Latin ex- 'out' and fortis 'strong' — literally 'strength put out.' Add the suffix -less (from Proto-Germanic lausaz 'devoid of'), and effortless means 'without putting out strength.' The fortis root also gives us force, fortify, and comfort (with strength, i.e., to strengthen someone). So effortless is the absence of that exertion.

adj Without effort. C1 ✓

Her effortless grace on the dance floor impressed everyone.

(形容词) 毫不费力;轻而易举;易如反掌

她在舞池中轻松优雅的舞姿给所有人留下了深刻印象。

(adjetivo) fácil; sin esfuerzo; sencillo; natural [Sin esfuerzo.]

Su gracia natural en la pista de baile impresionó a todos.

(adjectif) aisé; facile; naturel; sans effort [Qui ne demande aucun effort ; facile et naturel.]

Sa grâce effortless sur la piste de danse a impressionné tout le monde.

(Adjektiv) Ohne sichtbare Anstrengung; mühelos.

Ihre **effortless** Anmut auf der Tanzfläche beeindruckte alle.

(形容詞) 努力を要しない。

彼女のたゆみない優美さは、ダンスフロアで皆を魅了した。

(adjetivo) sem esforço; fácil; natural; descomplicado; fluido [Sem esforço.]

Sua graça natural na pista de dança impressionou a todos.

Word parts: effort + less

Common collocations

of prep be verb to prep with prep in prep seemingly adv apparently adv so adv from prep superiority subst movement subst yet adv

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