How are the words speechless and effortless alike?

While the words "speechless" and "effortless" seem like opposites at first glance, they share a common thread: both describe a state of being where something that would normally require effort or action is absent.

Here's how:

* Speechless: This describes a state where one is unable to speak, usually due to strong emotion like shock, awe, or amazement. The lack of speech signifies that the normal action of speaking (which requires effort) is absent.

* Effortless: This describes something that is done easily, without any apparent struggle. The lack of effort signifies that the normal action of working or trying (which requires effort) is absent.

In both cases, the absence of something that normally requires effort is what creates the striking effect. This is why they can sometimes be used together to describe something that is so powerful or beautiful that it leaves you speechless and feeling like you've witnessed something effortless.