Main Entry: pain·ful

Pronunciation: \ˈpān-fəl\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): pain·ful·ler \-fə-lər\; pain·ful·lest

Date: 14th century

1 a : feeling or giving pain <a painful injury> b : irksome, annoying
2 : requiring effort or exertion <a long painful trip>
3 archaic : careful, diligent

— pain·ful·ly \-f(ə-)lē\ adverb

— pain·ful·ness \-fəl-nəs\ noun