Explained or described in a way that is too long, detailed, or repetitive, making something seem more complicated than it actually is.
From 'be-' (prefix meaning to make or cover) + 'labored' (from Latin laborare, to work). The 'be-' prefix intensifies the meaning of 'labored,' which originally meant worked hard on or with difficulty.
This word perfectly captures that feeling when someone over-explains something simple—like a teacher who spends 20 minutes on a concept that takes 2 minutes to understand. The 'be-' prefix in English is a master at turning adjectives into their exaggerated versions!
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