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laborious

/ˈleɪbriəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does laborious mean?

adjective

Requiring a lot of time and effort; tedious and exhausting. Often used to describe tasks or activities that are difficult or demanding.

Example

"The laborious process of writing a novel took several years to complete."

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