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- [luh-bawr-ee-uh s, -bohr-]
- /ləˈbɔr i əs, -ˈboʊr-/
- /ləˈbɔː.ri.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luh-bawr-ee-uh s, -bohr-]
- /ləˈbɔr i əs, -ˈboʊr-/
Definitions of laboriously word
- adjective laboriously requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking. 1
- adjective laboriously characterized by or requiring extreme care and much attention to detail: laborious research. 1
- adjective laboriously characterized by or exhibiting excessive effort, dullness, and lack of spontaneity; labored: a strained, laborious plot. 1
- adjective laboriously given to or diligent in work: a careful, laborious craftsman. 1
- noun laboriously With great expenditure of effort, in a manner requiring much labor. 1
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Origin of laboriously
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Latin word labōriōsus. See labor, -ious
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Parts of speech for Laboriously
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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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laboriously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
laboriously usage trend in Literature
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adv laboriously
- hyper-energetic — possessing or exhibiting energy, especially in abundance; vigorous: an energetic leader.
- hard — not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
- painfully — affected with, causing, or characterized by pain: a painful wound; a painful night; a painful memory.
- resolutely — firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
- vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
verb laboriously
- by hand — If you do something by hand, you do it using your hands rather than a machine.
adverb laboriously
- strenuously — characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc.: a strenuous afternoon of hunting.
- energetically — In an energetic manner.
- diligently — industriously
Antonyms for laboriously
adverb laboriously
- easily — in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble: The traffic moved along easily.
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