Painstaking

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/

Definitions of painstaking

adjective taking or characterized by taking a great deal of care or trouble

Example Sentences

A1 She took painstaking care to follow the recipe exactly.

A2 The artist spent painstaking hours perfecting every detail of the painting.

B1 The scientist conducted a painstaking analysis of the data to ensure accuracy.

B2 The author's painstaking research added depth and authenticity to the historical novel.

C1 The restoration of the ancient artifact required a painstaking approach to preserve its original state.

C2 The filmmaker's painstaking attention to detail resulted in a visually stunning masterpiece.

Examples of painstaking in a Sentence

formal The artist's painstaking attention to detail resulted in a masterpiece.

informal She did a painstaking job on her homework, making sure everything was perfect.

slang I spent a painstaking amount of time fixing my car yesterday.

figurative The chef's painstaking efforts in the kitchen paid off with a delicious meal.

Grammatical Forms of painstaking

• past tense: painstook
• plural: painstaking
• comparative: more painstaking
• superlative: most painstaking
• present tense: painstaking
• future tense: will painstaking
• perfect tense: have painstaking
• continuous tense: am painstaking
• singular: painstaking
• positive degree: painstaking
• infinitive: to painstaking
• gerund: painstaking
• participle: painstaking

Origin and Evolution of painstaking

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'painstaking' originated from the Middle English word 'paynes takyn', which meant taking great care or effort.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'painstaking' evolved to specifically describe something done with great care and attention to detail, emphasizing the effort and diligence put into a task.