thornless
/'θɔ:nlis/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking thorns: Describes a plant, bush, or tree that does not have the sharp, stiff, pointed woody projections typically found on stems or branches.
- Figuratively, without difficulties or annoyances: Used to describe a situation, process, or thing that is smooth, easy, and free from problems or irritations.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (Literal):
- The gardener recommended planting a thornless variety of blackberry.
- This rose is prized for being thornless and safe for children to touch.
- Adjective (Figurative):
- The negotiation process was surprisingly thornless.
- He promised a thornless transition to the new software system.
Advanced Usage
- "Thornless path/road": A metaphorical way to describe an easy course of action without obstacles.
- There is no thornless path to success; hard work is always required.
- "Thornless existence": A life free from major troubles or worries.
- She longed for a simple, thornless existence in the countryside.
Variants and Related Words
- Thorn (n): The sharp, pointed projection on a plant.
- Thorny (adj): Literally, having thorns. Figuratively, difficult, complicated, or problematic.
- They faced a thorny legal issue.
Synonyms
- Smooth: Free from difficulties or obstructions.
- Unproblematic: Not presenting any problems.
- Painless: Involving no difficulty or effort.
- Inoffensive: Not causing annoyance or harm.
Antonyms
- Thorny: Full of difficulties or controversies.
- Prickly: Irritating or difficult to deal with; also, having prickles or thorns.
- Problematic: Constituting or presenting a problem.
- Difficult: Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
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