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Definition of Operose
1. Adjective. Characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort. "Set a punishing pace"
Exact synonyms: Arduous, Backbreaking, Grueling, Gruelling, Hard, Heavy, Laborious, Punishing, Toilsome
Similar to: Effortful
Derivative terms: Arduousness, Hardness, Heaviness, Labor, Laboriousness, Operoseness, Toilsomeness
Similar to: Effortful
Derivative terms: Arduousness, Hardness, Heaviness, Labor, Laboriousness, Operoseness, Toilsomeness
Definition of Operose
1. a. Wrought with labor; requiring labor; hence, tedious; wearisome.
Definition of Operose
1. Adjective. Wrought with labor; requiring labor; hence, tedious; wearisome. ¹
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Definition of Operose
1. involving great labor [adj]