painstakingly

The word “painstakingly” has 4 syllables: pain-stak-ing-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪ.kɪŋ.li/


What is synonym and antonym for painstakingly?

In the thesaurus, “painstakingly” has 54 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for painstakingly along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for painstakingly

  • absolutely
  • altogether
  • ardently
  • assiduously
  • attentively
  • barely
  • carefully
  • closely
  • competently
  • completely
  • comprehensively
  • conscientiously
  • continuously
  • diligently
  • eagerly
  • earnestly
  • effectively
  • efficiently
  • energetically
  • enthusiastically
  • entirely
  • exclusively
  • exhaustively
  • extensively
  • extremely
  • finally
  • fully
  • hastily
  • highly
  • hurriedly
  • intensely
  • intensively
  • laboriously
  • meticulously
  • nimbly
  • perfectly
  • purposefully
  • quite
  • restlessly
  • scrupulously
  • seriously
  • slowly
  • steadfastly
  • steadily
  • thoroughly
  • tirelessly
  • totally
  • ultimately
  • unconditionally
  • unremittingly
  • utterly
  • very
  • vigorously
  • wholly

Antonyms for painstakingly

  • casually
  • desultorily
  • halfheartedly
  • inadequately
  • incompletely
  • languidly
  • lazily
  • listlessly
  • little
  • partially
  • partly
  • sluggishly
  • tiredly
  • wearily

Meanings of painstakingly

  • adverb
    1. In a painstaking manner; very slowly and carefully.

Example Sentences

  • She painstakingly restored the antique clock to its original condition.
  • The historian painstakingly pieced together fragments of ancient texts to uncover the lost history of the civilization.
  • The artist painstakingly blended colors and shades to create a lifelike portrait.
  • The scientist painstakingly analyzed the data, leaving no detail unchecked.
  • The tailor painstakingly sewed each seam by hand to ensure a perfect fit.

On this page you'll find 68 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to painstakingly, such as: absolutely, altogether, ardently, assiduously, attentively, barely, carefully.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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laboriously

  • actively
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  • continuously
  • determinedly
  • diligently
  • doggedly
  • eagerly
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  • intensely
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  • painstakingly
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  • slavishly
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