Painstakingly

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/

Definitions of painstakingly

adverb in a way that shows great care, attention to detail, and effort

Example Sentences

A1 She painstakingly painted each nail a different color.

A2 The students worked painstakingly on their art projects.

B1 The chef painstakingly prepared each dish with care and attention to detail.

B2 The author painstakingly researched the historical background for her novel.

C1 The restoration team painstakingly recreated the intricate details of the ancient artifact.

C2 The scientist painstakingly analyzed the data to ensure the accuracy of the results.

Examples of painstakingly in a Sentence

formal The artist painstakingly recreated every detail of the historical painting.

informal She painstakingly sorted through all the paperwork to find the right document.

slang He painstakingly put together the IKEA furniture without looking at the instructions.

figurative She painstakingly stitched together the broken pieces of her heart after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of painstakingly

• past tense: painstakingly
• plural: painstakinglies
• comparative: more painstakingly
• superlative: most painstakingly
• present tense: painstakingly
• future tense: will painstakingly
• perfect tense: have painstakingly
• continuous tense: is painstakingly
• singular: painstakingly
• positive degree: painstakingly
• infinitive: to painstakingly
• gerund: painstakingly
• participle: painstakingly

Origin and Evolution of painstakingly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'painstakingly' has retained its original meaning of taking great care or effort, but has come to be commonly used to describe meticulous or thorough work.