adverb
painlessly
Painlessly (adverb) means Without causing pain or difficulty. Example: “The tooth was removed painlessly under local anaesthetic.”
adverb
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Without causing pain or difficulty.
"The tooth was removed painlessly under local anaesthetic."
"They migrated the whole database painlessly over a weekend."
How to use painlessly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a way that avoids pain or trouble.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more painlessly
- Superlative
- most painlessly
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The tooth was removed _____ under local anaesthetic.
Etymology
Formed from painless plus -ly.
Antonyms
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Rhymes for painlessly
expressly
aimlessly
endlessly
carelessly
hopelessly
fearlessly
recklessly
helplessly
tirelessly
ruthlessly
selflessly
needlessly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “painlessly” mean?
The word “painlessly” means without causing pain or difficulty. In plain terms, in a way that avoids pain or trouble.
How do you use “painlessly” in a sentence?
Here is “painlessly” used in a sentence: “The tooth was removed painlessly under local anaesthetic.”
What part of speech is “painlessly”?
“Painlessly” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of painlessly?
"painlessly" (adverb) means without causing pain or difficulty.
