effortlessly

/ˈefətləsli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈefərtləsli/ (ame, ipa)

effortlessly — adverb

1. doing something so smoothly that it looks as if no effort was needed

1.副詞B2
釋義

doing something so smoothly that it looks as if no effort was needed

例句

Leila solved the complicated math problem effortlessly, finishing ten minutes before anyone else.

effortlessly + verb of skill (solved)

With years of practice, Tomás now plays the guitar effortlessly during his live shows.

pre-verbal position after introductory phrase

同義詞
  • easily

    most common and neutral alternative

  • smoothly

    emphasises absence of obstacles or interruptions

  • with ease

    slightly more formal; often used in written English

  • naturally

    suggests the action comes from inherent ability rather than practice

反義詞

用法筆記

Can appear either before or after the verb it modifies; most common with verbs of skill (perform, solve, play) and movement (run, glide, slide).

常見錯誤

❌She passed the test effortless.
✅She passed the test effortlessly.
💡'effortless' is an adjective and cannot modify a verb; use the adverb form 'effortlessly'.