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laboriously Synonyms
Another word for laboriously
Choosing another word for laboriously depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that requires considerable time, physical effort, or mental exertion.
Usage Example
"The medieval scribes arduously copied each manuscript by hand using quill pens."
Strongest
arduously
painstakingly
Strong
strenuously
toilsomely
industriously
assiduously
diligently
• adverb (Context 2)
In a slow, heavy, or awkward manner that shows obvious strain or lack of spontaneity.
Usage Example
"The injured hiker climbed ponderously up the steep, rocky trail."
Strongest
ponderously
Strong
heavily
tediously
wearily
slowly
Opposites of laboriously
The opposite of laboriously shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
effortlessly
easily
gracefully
fluidly
nimbly
smoothly
painlessly
spontaneously
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Laboriously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/laboriously