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effortlessly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛfɝtɫəsɫi// UK //ˈɛfətləsli// ef·fort·less·ly

adv. in a way that looks very easy. You use this when someone does something well without needing to try hard.

adv. in a manner requiring no apparent exertion or struggle. Often describes the performance of a skill or the completion of a task.


SIMPLE

She swims effortlessly across the pool.

CONTEXTUAL

The experienced pianist played the difficult piece effortlessly, making it look like the simplest song in the world.

COMPLEX

The athlete glided effortlessly toward the finish line, maintaining a pace that left his competitors visibly exhausted and struggling to keep up.

Origin

From effortless + -ly.

Usage

Manner adverb — typically follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.

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