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painstakingly

[/ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋli/]
adverb
meticulosamente
1. in a way that involves great care and effort; with meticulous attention to detail
She painstakingly restored the antique painting.
Ela restaurou meticulosamente a pintura antiga.
2. slowly and carefully, taking much time and effort
The artist painstakingly carved each detail into the sculpture.
O artista esculpiu meticulosamente cada detalhe na escultura.
Synonyms
carefullymeticulouslythoroughlydiligentlyconscientiouslyscrupulously
Antonyms
carelesslyhastilynegligentlysuperficiallyrecklessly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
meticulosamente
most common usage
General Brazilian
cuidadosamente
alternative, emphasizing care
Portugal
meticulosamente
standard usage
Portugal
laboriosamente
emphasizing laborious effort

Related Idioms & Phrases

with meticulous attention to detail
leaving no stone unturned
with a fine-tooth comb
com atenção minuciosa aos detalhes
com cuidado extremo
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