strenuous
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.stren·u·ous
adjective \ˈstren-yə-wəs\Definition of STRENUOUS
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: marked by or calling for energy or stamina : arduous <a strenuous hike>
— stren·u·os·i·ty \ˌstren-yə-ˈwä-sə-tē\ noun
— stren·u·ous·ly \ˈstren-yə-wəs-lē\ adverb
— stren·u·ous·ness noun
See Examples of STRENUOUS
- Avoid all strenuous exercise until the sprain heals.
- Today has been a very strenuous day.
- The proposal has faced strenuous opposition.
Origin of STRENUOUS
Latin strenuus
First Known Use: 1599
Related to STRENUOUS
- Synonyms
- aggressive, assertive, dynamic, energetic, forceful, full-blooded, muscular, resounding, emphatic, vehement, vigorous, violent
- Antonyms
- nonassertive, nonemphatic, unemphatic
See Synonym Discussion at vigorous
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