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: not causing or accompanied by physical pain : not painful
a painless skin growth
painless medical procedures
… the medical exam may include an electrocardiogram, or EKG. This noninvasive test is a painless procedure that measures your heart's activity.—
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Sarah SheltonThe relatively painless injections are intended to provide temporary relief for arthritic pain and stiffness.—Larry Katzenstein
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: not difficult : not causing or involving complications or emotional distress
There's an easy way to apply for federal aid in the form of grants and student loans: Just fill out the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It's a fairly painless process, and you can even do it online.—Maurie Backman
Maurie Backmana quick and painless solution
painlessly
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painlessness
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getting paid to watch and review movies seems like a painless way to earn a living
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The same goes for people with mobility issues who need a firmer feel at the perimeter of the bed to make getting in and out of bed a painless experience.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
Corns and calluses are typically painless and feel like hardened areas of skin.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
The tool is practically painless and helps you to remove unwanted hair for good from your bikini line, armpits, legs, back, and even your face.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
At-home antigen tests, though slightly less definitive, are painless, easy to complete and provide answers almost instantly.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
Corns and calluses are typically painless and feel like hardened areas of skin.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
The tool is practically painless and helps you to remove unwanted hair for good from your bikini line, armpits, legs, back, and even your face.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
At-home antigen tests, though slightly less definitive, are painless, easy to complete and provide answers almost instantly.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Painless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/painless. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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