Meaning & use
painless
Not causing physical or emotional pain; easy and free of difficulty.
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The dentist assured her the new procedure would be quick and painless.
Switching to the new software was surprisingly painless once the staff learned a few shortcuts.
A note on using this word
"Painless" is used both literally, for physical sensation, and figuratively, for tasks or transitions with little difficulty.
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