effortlessly

Like it's nothing

Effortlessly means without apparent effort or strain—smoothly, naturally, easily.

Someone who speaks effortlessly in public makes it look simple.

She effortlessly switched between three languages.

The word often implies skill or talent that conceals the work behind it: what looks effortless usually isn't.

natural

innate

Existing since birth

spontaneous · unaffected · genuine · uncontrived · unstudied · unforced · organic · authentic · unpretentious · unconscious

graceful

elegance

Refined, graceful quality

  • poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
  • fluidityState of flowing freely
  • glideMove with effortless continuity

finesse · lithe · nimble · supple · flowing · seamless · fluid · smooth · swan · gazelle

easy

simple

Free of complexity

undemanding · breezy · light · leisurely · uncomplicated · trivial · elementary · manageable · untroubled · carefree

skilled

masterful

Highly skilled and authoritative

  • virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
  • adeptHighly capable, well-versed
  • expertHighly skilled practitioner

proficient · accomplished · polished · dexterous · talented · prodigy · maestro · genius · savant · refined

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Opposites
effort required

effortlesslylaboriously

With strenuous effort

arduously · strenuously · with great difficulty · painstakingly · painfully

grace and skill

effortlesslyclumsily

In an uncoordinated manner

awkwardly · gracelessly · maladroitly · ham-handedly · ineptly

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G