tediously
Definition
Adverb: - In a manner that is boring, monotonous, or seems too long and slow.
Usage
The adverb "tediously" describes how an action is performed. It emphasizes that the action is dull, repetitive, or progresses in an uninterestingly slow way. It is used to modify verbs.
Examples
- The speaker explained the rules tediously, causing many in the audience to lose interest.
- She sorted through the data tediously, checking each entry one by one.
- The job involved tediously assembling hundreds of tiny parts.
Advanced Usage
- "tediously + adjective": Can be used before an adjective to emphasize the boring quality of a state.
- The process was tediously slow.
- "tediously" with verbs of creation or explanation: Often used with verbs like "detail," "describe," "list," or "catalog."
- He tediously detailed every minor expense in his report.
Variants and Related Words
- Tedious (adjective): Boring and tiring because of length, slowness, or dullness.
- a tedious task
- Tediousness (noun): The quality of being tedious.
- the tediousness of the routine
Synonyms
- Monotonously: In a manner lacking in variety and interest; repetitively.
- Tiresomely: In a way that causes one to feel bored or annoyed.
- Wearisomely: In a manner that causes fatigue or boredom.
Antonyms
- Engagingly: In an interesting or charming manner.
- Excitingly: In a way that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- Swiftly: At high speed; quickly.
Adverb
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in a tedious manner
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boringly slow work
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he plodded tediously forward
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