Effortfully

/ˈɛfərtfəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner requiring or showing great effort; with much exertion or labor.

Etymology

From effortful + -ly suffix, creating an adverb describing the manner in which something is done. Follows standard English adverbial formation patterns.

Kelly Says

This word rarely appears in writing because 'effortfully' sounds clunky—we prefer 'with effort' or 'laboriously'—showing how some grammatically correct words just don't survive because they feel awkward on the tongue.

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