effortlessly
/ˈɛfərt ləs li/
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Definition(s):
- (adv) without effort or apparent effort
Usage(s):
- Little did the hijackers that one of the hostages sitting in economy class could have effortlessly written them a check for $200 million.
- Yet it shows, as usual, how to draw gasps from other writers by defying the laws of gravitas as effortlessly as Michael Jordan defied those of gravity.
- Curb that craving, he says, and most people can lose weight effortlessly.
Quotes
- "The age of leisure and abundance can destroy vigor and muscle tone as effortlessly as it can gain time," Kennedy wrote. "A single look at the packed parking lot of the average high school will tell us what has happened to the traditional...on Nov 22, 2007 By: John F Kennedy Source: Forbes
- "She's a tremendous moving filly and she's extremely efficient in her action," Pletcher said. "She's got great, great power from behind and after watching her gallop around this Belmont track, she gallops effortlessly and she gives the...on Jun 5, 2007 By: Todd Pletcher Source: Forbes
- "I've been following him since he was a rookie," said Rambis, who was an assistant with the Lakers during Webster's first four seasons. "I like his size, I like his length, his height. He can just flat-out shoot the basketball effortlessly...on Jun 29, 2010 By: Kurt Rambis Source: The Canadian Press
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