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effortfully

/ˈɛf.ɚt.fəl.i/
ef · fort · ful · ly
Adjective:effortful
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• adverb

1

In a manner that requires or shows conscious physical or mental exertion; with great effort.

Example

"The patient effortfully lifted his arm during the first physical therapy session after surgery."

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• Nearby Words

efflux
effort
effortful
effortfully
effortless
effortlessly
effortlessness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Effortfully. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/effortfully
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