as in easily
without difficulty
the move to our new house was accomplished rather painlessly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of painlessly
Before dismissing this activity or just trying to get through it, recognize your tendency to view nearly everything as a situation from which to extricate yourself as quickly and painlessly as possible.
—
Charles Yu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Harrison uses this bag to go to and from the laundromat painlessly.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Politicians would like to believe that rising health-insurance costs result from bloated hospital budgets, physician overpayments, or administrative waste—problems that could be trimmed away painlessly.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Users asked questions like how to painlessly kill themselves, how to write suicide notes, how to make meth and how to hack other apps.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The new AllergE patch, on the other hand, would painlessly and continuously provide IgE readings via the skin throughout at-risk periods, such as during and after meals.
—New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
Bendy and flexible to gently comb through hair without tugging, pulling, or roughing up hair with tension, this unfurls any tangles and knots painlessly, thanks to the flexible bristles.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
The investigation revealed that Mitteness had been researching ways to painlessly kill an elderly person, authorities said.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2025
Charles Yu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Harrison uses this bag to go to and from the laundromat painlessly.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Politicians would like to believe that rising health-insurance costs result from bloated hospital budgets, physician overpayments, or administrative waste—problems that could be trimmed away painlessly.
—Chris Pope, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Users asked questions like how to painlessly kill themselves, how to write suicide notes, how to make meth and how to hack other apps.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The new AllergE patch, on the other hand, would painlessly and continuously provide IgE readings via the skin throughout at-risk periods, such as during and after meals.
—New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
Bendy and flexible to gently comb through hair without tugging, pulling, or roughing up hair with tension, this unfurls any tangles and knots painlessly, thanks to the flexible bristles.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
The investigation revealed that Mitteness had been researching ways to painlessly kill an elderly person, authorities said.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painlessly
Adverb
-
All of these Hawaiian roll recipes come together easily and quickly in under an hour, with many taking just 30 minutes.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
-
Grill the thighs, uncovered, until they are charred and browned on both sides, easily released from the grates, and are cooked through (until the center reads at least 165°F on a probe thermometer), 4 to 6 minutes per side.—
Sheldon Simeon,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Dakota Fanning looks effortlessly chic in red with her hair down and natural at the All Her Fault SAG-AFTRA conversation in New York City on April 22.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
While Sunset Boulevard appeared busier than usual, traffic there continued to flow smoothly for most drivers.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
-
December 22 – January 19 A simple change today makes everything work more smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Newspapers in the era before the internet and Wikipedia served as clearinghouses for information, efficiently sharing expertise with the general population.—
Lawrence Glickman,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
-
This allows staff to assist customers more efficiently without ever having to leave their side, resulting in a more seamless and personalized shopping experience.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
-
Save for the small staff cars, the entire interior of the citadel is pedestrianized, and the hotel itself sits on a wide plaza, so parents can breathe easy if older kids step out on their own.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
-
At Sylvan Brewing, come for beers that are comfy (easy-sipping and lower-ABV, like Lanesbrew), crafty (more robust, like the Gnarly or Fiddlehead), or crazy (outside the norm, like the Sylvan Amaretto Stour).—
Robin Pfeifer,
Midwest Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Painlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painlessly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
