PAINLESS Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

painless

adjective

ˈpān-ləs

Definition of painless

as in easy

involving minimal difficulty or effort getting paid to watch and review movies seems like a painless way to earn a living

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Recent Examples of painless The most common symptom of male breast cancer is a hard, painless lump located directly behind or near the nipple, according to experts. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 The Free tier offers a painless entry point to digital marketing and eases you into HubSpot's pricing plans as your business needs grow. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 For Feeling Put-together After a Flight Nothing pulls a travel outfit together faster than wrinkle-free clothes, and this compact steamer makes the process surprisingly painless. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026 The whole thing is an anarchic delirium reminiscent of the kind experienced by Bart and Milhouse after drinking an all-syrup Super Squishee; thankfully, the comedown is quick and relatively painless. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for painless

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Adjective

The interior also comes with a cotton liner, which will be much easier to spot-clean should your cosmetics or snacks leave a stain.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Keep in mind that Santorini’s wine story is also an agricultural story, and Gaia makes that easier to feel.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of easy

Adjective

Morton kosher salt and blend until mostly smooth with no whole pieces of corn left, about 4 minutes.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Directions In a large bowl whisk together vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until slightly thickened and smooth, about 1 minute.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026

Definition of smooth

Adjective

As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.

— Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.

— Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of simple

Adjective

Microchips are relatively cheap and are required for every pet in Los Angeles County over 4 months old.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Prove Your Claims With Evidence In a market flooded with AI capabilities, claims are cheap, and every launch sounds the same.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of cheap

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