Effortless/ˈefərtləs/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Impressions Describes actions that seem easy but may have required practice or skill. Her dance was so effortless, you'd never guess she trained for years. Pro Tip 2/3Not Lazy 'Effortless' implies grace and skill, not a lack of hard work. His confident, effortless speech impressed the audience. Pro Tip 3/3Figure of Speech Sometimes it's used to exaggerate how simple something appears, not how simple it is. With her talent, cooking a gourmet meal looks effortless.