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Definition of painstakingly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

painstakingly

adverb
 
/ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋli/
 
/ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋli/
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  1. in a way that takes a lot of care, effort and attention to detail synonym thoroughly (2)
    • The building has been painstakingly restored to all its former elegance.
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