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toilful

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈtɔɪlfəl/

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adj

Meaning 1

Producing or involving much toil; laborious.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1751, William Julius Mickle, "Liberty", an elegy to Frederick, Prince of Wales The fruitful lawns confess his toilful care

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From toil + -ful.