pain-free

Thân thiện

The patient experienced a pain-free recovery after the procedure.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not accompanied by pain sensations; without pain: Describes a state, condition, or procedure during which no physical pain is felt.

Usage

The adjective "pain-free" is used to modify nouns, describing situations, experiences, or medical procedures that do not involve pain. It is typically hyphenated.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The goal of modern dentistry is to provide a pain-free experience.
  • Thanks to the anesthetic, the procedure was completely pain-free.
  • She recovered quickly and is now living a pain-free life.

Advanced Usage

• "pain-free" as an adjectival phrase: It can be used predictively after linking verbs like "be," "feel," or "remain."
  • After the medication took effect, the patient was pain-free.
  • We strive to make your recovery as pain-free as possible.

Variants and Related Words

• Painless (adjective): Causing or involving little or no pain; less formal and more common than "pain-free."
  • The injection was quick and painless.
• Pain-free is the standard hyphenated form. The unhyphenated form "pain free" is sometimes seen but "pain-free" is preferred, especially when preceding a noun.

Synonyms

• Painless
• Without pain
• Comfortable (in specific contexts)

Antonyms

• Painful
• Agonizing
• Excruciating

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Pain-free zone": A metaphorical or literal area or situation designed to be without discomfort or difficulty.
  • The new software update aims to create a pain-free zone for users.
• "Pain-free living": A common phrase in healthcare and wellness contexts describing a life without chronic pain.
  • The clinic specializes in therapies for pain-free living.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not accompanied by pain sensations
   • pain-free surgery

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unpainful