painless

American  

[peyn-lis] / ˈpeɪn lɪs /

adjective

1. without pain; causing little or no pain.

   painless dentistry; a painless cure.

2. Informal. not difficult; requiring little or no hard work or exertion.

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ˈpainless British  

adjective

1. not causing pain or distress

2. not affected by pain

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Other Word Forms

• painlessly adverb
• painlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of painless

First recorded in 1560–70; pain + -less

Example Sentences

“I promise, it will be as painless as possible,” Dr. Caroll said.

From Literature

It is harmless, painless and does not affect vision.

From BBC

Correggio has not made our experience simple or painless.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Bailey is a gentle guide, frequently reassuring readers that his advice is uncomplicated and painless to implement.

From The Wall Street Journal

My scalp was a little bloody, but thanks to a few pokes of lidocaine, the injections were relatively painless.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accessible
• clear
• effortless
• obvious
• simple
• smooth
• straightforward
• uncomplicated