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laboriously Antonyms

Opposite of laboriously

Because the opposite of laboriously shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that requires considerable time, physical effort, or mental exertion.

Usage Example

"The medieval scribes effortlessly copied each manuscript by hand using quill pens."

Strongest
effortlessly
easily
Strong
smoothly
painlessly
lightly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a slow, heavy, or awkward manner that shows obvious strain or lack of spontaneity.

Usage Example

"The injured hiker climbed gracefully up the steep, rocky trail."

Strong
gracefully
fluidly
nimbly
spontaneously
briskly

Similar words to laboriously

Words similar to laboriously shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

arduously
ponderously
painstakingly
strenuously
toilsomely
heavily
tediously
wearily
See all synonyms of laboriously

• Nearby Words

labored
laborer
laborious
laboriously
laboriousness
laborsaving
labradoodle

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Laboriously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/laboriously
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