laboriously
/ləˈbɔriəsli/
ADVERB
1. With great effort and hard work
In a manner that requires a considerable amount of physical or mental effort, involving sustained work, persistence, or exertion to accomplish something.
1.1. Working diligently and persistently
Used to describe someone performing a task with sustained effort, determination, and dedication, often requiring considerable time and perseverance.
Synonyms
- assiduously
- diligently
- industriously
- doggedly
- steadfastly
- tirelessly
- untiringly
- unremittingly
- unrelentingly
- sedulously
- indefatigably
Antonyms
- halfheartedly
- idly
- indolently
- lazily
- listlessly
- shiftlessly
Examples
- The researcher laboriously sifted through archives to uncover historical documents.
- The student laboriously revised and polished each paragraph of the lengthy essay.
Related Words
- diligence
- perseverance
- persistence
- determination
- dedication
- industry
- hard work
- commitment
1.2. Performing painstaking and meticulous work
Used when carrying out work with great care, precision, and attention to detail, particularly when the process involves many small or complicated steps.
Synonyms
- painstakingly
- meticulously
- attentively
- conscientiously
- thoroughly
- carefully
Antonyms
- casually
- carelessly
- sloppily
- haphazardly
Examples
- She laboriously transcribed the handwritten manuscript into a digital format.
- The craftsman laboriously carved intricate patterns into the wooden furniture.
Related Words
1.3. Making strenuous and exhausting effort
Used to describe an action performed with considerable physical or mental exertion, often involving difficulty, strain, or fatigue.
Synonyms
- arduously
- strenuously
- painfully
- ploddingly
- tirefully
- wearisomely
Antonyms
Examples
- The climber laboriously ascended the steep mountain trail, step by step.