ef·fort·less

[ef-ert-lis]
adjective
requiring or involving no effort; displaying no signs of effort; easy: an effortless writing style.

Origin:
1795–1805; effort + -less

ef·fort·less·ly, adverb
ef·fort·less·ness, noun
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effortless (ˈɛfətlɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  requiring or involving little effort; easy
2.  archaic making little effort; passive
 
effortlessly
 
adv
 
effortlessness
 
n

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Word Origin & History

effortless
1801, from effort + -less. Related: Effortlessly.
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Example sentences
As a result, the act of reading seems effortless and easy.
B had sufficient poise and seemingly effortless grace in his teaching to make
  saying hello again easy after those years ended.
Programs or products that promote easy or effortless long term weight loss
  don't work.
Conan's crash was prolonged and arduous, but his rebirth was immediate and
  effortless.
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