operose

/ˈɑpəˌroʊs/
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Other forms: operosely

Definitions of operose
  1. adjective
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
    synonyms: arduous, backbreaking, grueling, gruelling, hard, heavy, laborious, punishing, toilsome
    effortful
    requiring great physical effort
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