Painless: meaning, definitions and examples

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painless

 

[ ˈpeɪn.ləs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of pain

The term 'painless' refers to something that does not cause pain or discomfort. It often describes medical procedures, experiences, or injuries that are devoid of physical suffering. Painlessness can be desirable in many contexts, particularly in healthcare.

Synonyms

comfortable, easy, effortless, smooth.

Examples of usage

  • The dentist assured her that the procedure would be painless.
  • He experienced a painless recovery after the surgery.
  • They offered a painless way to quit smoking through therapy.

Translations

Translations of the word "painless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indolor

🇮🇳 बिना दर्द का

🇩🇪 schmerzlos

🇮🇩 tanpa rasa sakit

🇺🇦 безболісний

🇵🇱 bezbolesny

🇯🇵 痛みのない

🇫🇷 indolore

🇪🇸 indoloro

🇹🇷 ağrısız

🇰🇷 통증 없는

🇸🇦 بلا ألم

🇨🇿 bezbolestný

🇸🇰 bezbolestný

🇨🇳 无痛的

🇸🇮 brez bolečine

🇮🇸 sársaukalaus

🇰🇿 ауыртпайтын

🇬🇪 ტკივილის გარეშე

🇦🇿 ağrısız

🇲🇽 indoloro

Etymology

The word 'painless' originates from the combination of 'pain' and the suffix '-less', indicating a lack of something. The root 'pain' comes from the Latin 'poena', meaning 'penalty' or 'punishment', which also gives rise to words like 'penal' and 'painful'. The suffix '-less' is of Old English origin, used to denote the absence of something. 'Painless' first appeared in English literature in the 14th century, reflecting a time when medical languages began to evolve, and the quest for less traumatic healthcare solutions became a priority. Over the years, the term has been used not only in medical contexts but has also found its way into discussions about lifestyle and comfort in a broader sense, representing a growing awareness of the importance of pain management.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,500, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.