painless
Painless (adjective) means not causing or involving any pain. Example: “The dentist promised the procedure would be painless.”
How to use painless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither physically pain-free, or (more commonly today) easy and hassle-free.
Word forms
more painless comparative, most painless superlative
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The dentist promised the procedure would be _____.
Etymology
From Middle English painles, from pain plus the suffix -less ("without").
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What does “painless” mean?
The word “painless” means not causing or involving any pain. In plain terms, either physically pain-free, or (more commonly today) easy and hassle-free.
How do you use “painless” in a sentence?
Here is “painless” used in a sentence: “The dentist promised the procedure would be painless.”
What is the opposite of “painless”?
The opposite of “painless” — its antonyms — is painful.
What part of speech is “painless”?
“Painless” is an adjective.
Where does the word “painless” come from?
The word “painless” comes from Middle English. From Middle English painles, from pain plus the suffix -less ("without").
Is “painless” a common word?
“Painless” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “painless” have?
“Painless” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not causing or involving any pain.