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 process is quick and painless, and involves the usual terms and agreements, as well as updates and feature walkthroughs. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Solar retinopathy — retinal damage as a result of viewing the sun, according to Cleveland Clinic — is typically painless. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Bat teeth are so small that their bites can be painless or barely noticeable. — Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 Nandy waved the merger through after receiving some pretty painless assurances from Ellison, including preserving the editorial independence of 5 News and kids channels. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for painless

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Adjective

Robert Pattinson is back in Gotham City, and donning the batsuit isn’t as easy as his first go-round.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Casually sporting leggings as a pair of pants can identify you as an easy target for thieves.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of easy

Adjective

It’s still built with comfort in mind, thanks to the flowy material and stretchy elastic waistbands of the pants and top, but has a simple cut that can be dressed up or down easily.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
This converts touch from a simple collision-detection mechanism into an active source of information for aerial navigation, positioning, and grasp control.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of simple

Adjective

This is similar to what cruise lines do when moving ships between itineraries, often offering trips at a cheaper cost than traditional voyages.

— Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
Because they must be built out, rather than up, hyperscalers typically go to suburban or rural areas with relatively cheap land.

— Greta Reich, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cheap

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