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effortlessly

/ˈɛf.ɚt.ləs.li/ adverb B2
  1. Without effort; without difficulty or struggle. · She hoisted the child effortlessly and plopped him in bed.
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With a swift flick of her wrist, the lock popped open effortlessly.
Locked Out in My Pajamas, p. 1 · B2
A small group of mountain goats was effortlessly climbing the nearly vertical stone walls.
Through the Canadian Rockies, p. 1 · B2
My ankles wobbled uncontrollably, and my arms flailed in a desperate attempt to maintain balance while small children glided effortlessly past me.
Embracing the Ice: The Unexpected Joy of Being a Beginner, p. 1 · C1
Most educated citizens are highly adept at code-switching, effortlessly transitioning from standard English in the boardroom to Singlish at the local food market.
The Linguistic Melting Pot: Understanding Singlish, p. 1 · C1

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