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View usage for: (strenjuəs) adjectiveA strenuous activity or action involves a lot of energy or effort. Avoid strenuous exercise in the evening. These trips were strenuous, and the couple did not enjoy them. Strenuous efforts had been made to improve conditions in the jail. Despite strenuous objections by the right wing, the grant was agreed. Synonyms: demanding, hard, tough, exhausting More Synonyms of strenuous strenuously graded adverb [ADVERB with verb] Exercising too much or too strenuously is just as bad as not doing it at all. The company concerned has strenuously denied the accusations. More Synonyms of strenuous strenuous in British English (ˈstrɛnjʊəs) adjective1. requiring or involving the use of great energy or effort 2. characterized by great activity, effort, or endeavour Derived forms strenuousness (ˈstrenuousness) or strenuosity (ˌstrɛnjʊˈɒsɪtɪ) noun strenuously (ˈstrenuously) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin strēnuus brisk, vigorous strenuous in American English (ˈstrɛnjuəs) adjective1. requiring or characterized by great effort or energy a strenuous game of handball 2. vigorous, arduous, zealous, etc. strenuous efforts SIMILAR WORDS: ˈactive Derived forms strenuously (ˈstrenuously) adverb strenuousness (ˈstrenuousness) noun Word origin L strenuus, vigorous, active < IE base * (s)ter-, rigid > stare, Gr strēnēs, strong Examples of 'strenuous' in a sentencestrenuous In other languagesstrenuous British English: strenuous ADJECTIVE A strenuous activity or action involves a lot of energy or effort. Avoid strenuous exercise in the evening. - American English: strenuous
- Brazilian Portuguese: estenuante
- Chinese: 艰苦的
- European Spanish: intensivo
- French: fatigant
- German: anstrengend
- Italian: pesante
- Japanese: 激しい
- Korean: 힘이 많이 드는
- European Portuguese: extenuante
- Latin American Spanish: intenso
Chinese translation of 'strenuous' adj - [exercise, walk]
激烈的 (jīliè de) - [efforts]
努力的 (nǔlì de)
Definition requiring or involving the use of great energy or effort Avoid strenuous exercise in the evening. Synonyms Herculean tough going toilsome (literary) unrelaxing Opposites easy , effortless , undemanding , untaxing , relaxing Definition requiring or involving the use of great energy or effort Strenuous efforts have been made to improve conditions in the jail. Additional synonymsDefinition busy and energetic Having an active youngster about the house can be quite wearing. Synonyms busy, involved, occupied, engaged, lively, energetic, bustling, restless, on the move, strenuous, tireless, on the go (informal) Definition difficult to accomplish The task was more arduous than he had calculated. Synonyms difficult, trying, hard, tough, tiring, severe, painful, exhausting, punishing, harsh, taxing, heavy, steep, formidable, fatiguing, rigorous, troublesome, gruelling, strenuous, onerous, laborious, burdensome, backbreaking, toilsome (literary) Definition firmly decided He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground. Synonyms resolute, firm, dogged, fixed, constant, bold, intent, persistent, relentless, stalwart, persevering, single-minded, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, strong-willed, steadfast, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, strong-mindedAdditional synonymsDefinition very keen to have or do something He looked at the crowd of eager faces around him. Synonyms keen, interested, earnest, intense, enthusiastic, passionate, ardent, avid, fervent, zealous, fervid, keen as mustard, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) Definition serious and sincere, often excessively so Despite their earnest efforts, they failed to win support. Synonyms determined, firm, dogged, constant, urgent, intent, persistent, ardent, persevering, resolute, heartfelt, zealous, vehement, wholeheartedDefinition having or showing energy and enthusiasm an energetic public-relations campaign Synonyms forceful, strong, determined, powerful, storming (informal), active, aggressive, dynamic, vigorous, potent, hard-hitting, high-powered, strenuous, punchy (informal), forcible, high-octane (informal) She had set herself an exhausting schedule. Synonyms tiring, hard, testing, taxing, difficult, draining, punishing, crippling, fatiguing, wearying, gruelling, sapping, debilitating, strenuous, arduous, laborious, enervating, backbreaking Definition showing or requiring a lot of effort or application Coping with three babies is very hard work. Synonyms exhausting, tough, exacting, formidable, fatiguing, wearying, rigorous, uphill, gruelling, strenuous, arduous, laborious, burdensome, Herculean, backbreaking, toilsomeDefinition involving great exertion or prolonged effort Keeping the garden tidy all year round can be a laborious task. Synonyms hard, difficult, tiring, exhausting, wearing, tough, fatiguing, uphill, strenuous, arduous, tiresome, onerous, burdensome, herculean, wearisome, backbreaking, toilsome (literary) Definition showing persistence He phoned again this morning – he's very persistent. Synonyms determined, dogged, fixed, steady, enduring, stubborn, persevering, resolute, tireless, tenacious, steadfast, obstinate, indefatigable, immovable, assiduous, obdurate, stiff-necked, unflagging, pertinaciousDefinition firm in purpose or belief a decisive and resolute international leader Synonyms determined, set, firm, dogged, fixed, constant, bold, relentless, stubborn, stalwart, staunch, persevering, inflexible, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, strong-willed, steadfast, obstinate, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, unbending, unshakable, unshakenDefinition showing liveliness or courage He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate. Synonyms lively, vigorous, energetic, animated, game, active, bold, sparkling, have-a-go (informal), courageous, ardent, feisty (informal), plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, spunky (informal), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition committed or fervent The Deputy Prime Minister is a strong supporter of the plan. Synonyms staunch, firm, earnest, keen, dedicated, fierce, ardent, eager, loyal, enthusiastic, passionate, fervent, steadfastAdditional synonymsYou won't be asked to do anything too taxing. Synonyms demanding, trying, wearing, heavy, tough, tiring, punishing, exacting, stressful, sapping, onerous, burdensome, wearisome, enervatingDefinition requiring hard work Synonyms laborious, hard, taxing, difficult, tough, severe, painful, fatiguing, tedious, strenuous, arduous, tiresome, herculean, wearisome, backbreaking Definition difficult or troublesome to do or deal with Whoever wins the election is going to have a tough job. Synonyms hard, difficult, exhausting, troublesome, uphill, strenuous, arduous, thorny, laborious, irksomeDefinition requiring a great deal of effort It had been an uphill struggle to achieve what she wanted. Synonyms arduous, hard, taxing, difficult, tough, exhausting, punishing, gruelling, strenuous, laborious, wearisome, Sisyphean Definition displaying or performed with vigour Avoid vigorous exercise for a few weeks. Synonyms strenuous, energetic, arduous, hard, taxing, active, intense, exhausting, rigorous, briskDefinition extremely eager or enthusiastic She was a zealous worker for charitable bodies. Synonyms enthusiastic, passionate, earnest, burning, spirited, keen, devoted, eager, militant, ardent, fanatical, fervent, impassioned, rabid, fervid, swivel-eyed (slang) |