American English

How to pronounce painless

adjectiveB2
PAYNluhs

/ˈpʰeɪn.ləs/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Not causing or involving physical pain.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Not causing or involving physical pain.

The dentist promised a painless treatment.

Common phrases & grammar

painless procedure · painless death

adjective

Easy to do or deal with, without problems or difficulty.

Moving to a new city is rarely painless.

Common phrases & grammar

painless process · painless transition

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