laborious
UK: ləˈbɔːriəs | US: ləˈbɔːriəs
adj. requiring considerable effort or time; tedious
adj. characterized by hard work; industrious
laborious = labor<work> + ious<adjective suffix>
- labor (from Latin labor meaning "work, toil")
- ious (adjective-forming suffix indicating "full of" or "characterized by," from Latin -iosus)
Etymology Origin:
The word "laborious" traces back to Latin laboriosus, derived from labor ("work"). The suffix -ious was added to form an adjective meaning "full of work" or "involving effort." Over time, it evolved in English to describe tasks requiring sustained effort or diligence, reflecting both physical and mental exertion. The root labor remains central to related words like "labor," "collaborate," and "elaborate."
The research process was long and laborious, but ultimately rewarding.
She completed the laborious task of transcribing the handwritten notes.
The construction of the cathedral was a laborious endeavor spanning decades.
His writing style is precise but somewhat laborious to read.
Gardening can be laborious, yet many find it therapeutic.