LABOURED
/ˈleɪ.bəd/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of LABOURED
To toil, to work.
To belabour, to emphasise or expand upon (a point in a debate, etc).
"I think we've all got the idea. There's no need to labour the point."
To be oppressed with difficulties or disease; to do one's work under conditions which make it especially hard or wearisome; to move slowly, as against opposition, or under a burden.
Expressive of strenuous effort.
"At the end of the marathon, her laboured breathing told us she was exhausted."
Of writing or speech or similar, stilted or not natural due to too much effort being used in the production.
Examples of LABOURED in a Sentence
- "I think we've all got the idea. There's no need to labour the point."
- "At the end of the marathon, her laboured breathing told us she was exhausted."
Word Details
Is LABOURED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LABOURED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LABOURED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LABOURED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | b | o | u | r | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LABOURED
100 words from the letters in LABOURED
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How to Use LABOURED in Word Games
LABOURED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LABOURED to find 100 additional valid words.