Painless
/ˈpeɪnləs/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Free from physical or mental pain; not causing pain.
/ˈpeɪnləs/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Without pain or causing pain.
The doctor assured her that the surgery would be painless.
💡 Simply: Imagine getting a shot, but you don't even feel it! That's painless. It's something that doesn't hurt at all.
👶 For kids: Something that is painless doesn't hurt at all!
More Examples
2
The new software update made the process painless and efficient.
3
He described his childhood as relatively painless, filled with happy memories.
How It's Used
Medical
"The dentist promised a painless procedure."
General
"She led a relatively painless existence."
From Old English *pīn* (pain) + -less.
Used since at least the 17th century, describing the absence of physical or emotional pain.
Memory tip
Think of a time you felt no pain – a painless experience is a good thing!
Practice
Base: pain
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