Tediously: meaning, definitions and examples

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tediously

[ ˈtiː.di.əs.li ]

^{Context #1}

describing a process

In a tediously slow manner; boringly repetitive or monotonous.

Synonyms

boringly, monotonously, repetitively

Examples of usage

He tediously explained the same concept over and over again.
The task was tediously long and required great patience.

^{Context #2}

describing a task

In a way that is tiresomely long, slow, or dull.

Synonyms

drearily, laboriously, tiresomely

Examples of usage

The meeting proceeded tediously, with each agenda item taking hours.
She tediously worked through the paperwork, wishing for a break.

Translations

Translations of the word "tediously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tediosamente

🇮🇳 थकाऊ तरीके से

🇩🇪 langweilig

🇮🇩 dengan membosankan

🇺🇦 нудно

🇵🇱 żmudnie

🇯🇵 退屈に

🇫🇷 fastidieusement

🇪🇸 tediosamente

🇹🇷 sıkıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 지루하게

🇸🇦 بملل

🇨🇿 zdlouhavě

🇸🇰 zdĺhavo

🇨🇳 乏味地

🇸🇮 dolgočasno

🇮🇸 leiðinlega

🇰🇿 жалықтырып

🇬🇪 მოსაწყენად

🇦🇿 yorucu şəkildə

🇲🇽 tediosamente

Word origin

The word 'tediously' derives from the adjective 'tedious', which has roots in Middle English and Old French. It is ultimately derived from the Latin word 'taediosus', meaning 'wearisome'. The adverb form 'tediously' has been used in English to describe monotonous or boring tasks since the 16th century.