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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
adverb
painlessness
noun
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getting paid to watch and review movies seems like a painless way to earn a living
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Both options for liver elastography are painless and quick.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to the Mayo Clinic, a bone density scan—also called a DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan—is a quick and painless test that detects early signs of bone loss.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Similarly, applying a wellness patch is painless in comparison to swallowing a handful of pills.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 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.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
According to the Mayo Clinic, a bone density scan—also called a DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan—is a quick and painless test that detects early signs of bone loss.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Painless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/painless. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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