painstakingly
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for painstakingly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — With great care and thoroughness; very slowly and meticulously.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
fastidiously
Etymology
From painstaking plus -ly.
Full origin of painstakingly →Frequently asked questions
What does “painstakingly” mean?
The word “painstakingly” means with great care and thoroughness; very slowly and meticulously. In plain terms, doing something with a slow, careful, detail-focused effort.
How do you pronounce “painstakingly”?
“Painstakingly” is pronounced PAYN-stay-kihng-lee (/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/ in IPA).
How do you use “painstakingly” in a sentence?
Here is “painstakingly” used in a sentence: “He painstakingly rebuilt the engine piece by piece.”
What part of speech is “painstakingly”?
“Painstakingly” is an adverb.