painless

adjective

pain·​less ˈpān-ləs How to pronounce painless (audio)
1
: not causing or accompanied by physical pain : not painful
a painless skin growth
painless medical procedures
… the medical exam may include an electrocardiogram, or EKG. This noninvasive test is a painless procedure that measures your heart's activity.Sarah Shelton
The relatively painless injections are intended to provide temporary relief for arthritic pain and stiffness.Larry Katzenstein
2
: not difficult : not causing or involving complications or emotional distress
There's an easy way to apply for federal aid in the form of grants and student loans: Just fill out the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It's a fairly painless process, and you can even do it online.Maurie Backman
a quick and painless solution
painlessly adverb
painlessness noun

Examples of painless in a Sentence

getting paid to watch and review movies seems like a painless way to earn a living
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There are no painless quick fixes to any problem, including indebtedness the U.S. bears going forward. Ron Insana, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024 The procedure is quick, painless and perfect for those who want to avoid synthetic fillers to refresh the undereye area and improve skin elasticity. Rana Good, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Eczema can also affect the nail matrix, the part of the nail responsible for forming the nails, causing painless nail shedding that causes the nails to fall off completely. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 After testing the tech for the past couple of years, testers report that the new brackets make for smoother, more painless, squeak-free climbing, while the improved Whammy Bars make engaging the risers easier and faster. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for painless 

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of painless was in 1534

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“Painless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/painless. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

painless

adjective
pain·​less ˈpān-ləs How to pronounce painless (audio)
1
: not experiencing pain
2
: not causing pain : not accompanied by pain : not painful
painless surgery
painlessly adverb

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