strenuous
[ stren-yoo-uhs ]
/ ˈstrɛn yu əs /
adjective
characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc.: a strenuous afternoon of hunting.
demanding or requiring vigorous exertion; laborious: To think deeply is a strenuous task.
vigorous, energetic, or zealously active: a strenuous person; a strenuous intellect.
Origin of strenuous
1590–1600; < Latin
strēnuus; see
-ous
synonym study for strenuous
3. See
active.
OTHER WORDS FROM strenuous
Words nearby strenuous
streisand,
strelitzia,
strength,
strengthen,
strengthless,
strenuous,
strep,
strep throat,
strephosymbolia,
strepitoso,
strepitous
Example sentences from the Web for strenuously
British Dictionary definitions for strenuously
strenuous
/ (ˈstrɛnjʊəs) /
adjective
requiring or involving the use of great energy or effort
characterized by great activity, effort, or endeavour
Derived forms of strenuous
strenuosity (ˌstrɛnjʊˈɒsɪtɪ) or strenuousness, noun strenuously, adverbWord Origin for strenuous
C16: from Latin
strēnuus brisk, vigorous