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[ stren-yoo-uhs ] / ˈstrɛn yu əs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR strenuous ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectivecharacterized 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 strenuous1590–1600; <Latin strēnuus;see -ous SYNONYMS FOR strenuousSEE SYNONYMS FOR strenuous ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR strenuousSEE ANTONYMS FOR strenuous ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for strenuous3. See active. OTHER WORDS FROM strenuousstren·u·ous·ly, adverbstren·u·ous·ness, stren·u·os·i·ty [stren-yoo-os-i-tee], /ˌstrɛn yuˈɒs ɪ ti/, nounqua·si-stren·u·ous, adjectivequa·si-stren·u·ous·ly, adverb su·per·stren·u·ous, adjectivesu·per·stren·u·ous·ly, adverbsu·per·stren·u·ous·ness, nounun·stren·u·ous, adjectiveun·stren·u·ous·ly, adverbun·stren·u·ous·ness, noun Words nearby strenuousStreisand, strelitzia, strength, strengthen, strengthless, strenuous, strep, strephosymbolia, strepitoso, strepitous, strepsipteran Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for strenuousEndorphins are released during sex, just as they are during a strenuous workout. People Who Have Had Rebound Sex Tell Us Why It Is Awesome|Emily Shire|January 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST But a glitch has the video stuck in permaload mode and my patience is running thin after that strenuous hour of “math”. I Took The One ‘Hour Of Code’ Challenge|Jane Frye|December 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST She saw women carrying firewood, and how long it took, how strenuous, and the effect it was having on their health. Luci: A Revolutionary Solar-Powered Lantern That Shines a Light on Poverty|Janine di Giovanni|May 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST Strenuous scenes can take a toll on the body over time, thus limiting a career to a certain number of years. Blood, Sweat and Sex: My Hard Life in Porn|Aurora Snow|March 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The first President Roosevelt, the old rough rider, advocated the strenuous life. David McCullough at Wellesley Commencement: ‘You Are Not Special’ (Video)|The Daily Beast|June 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST They are a mad, racing breed—fat, unwearied, and strenuous—the pick of their species. The Ship Dwellers|Albert Bigelow Paine In spite of his success, however, Pershing was not yet ready to take up the strenuous course in the Military Academy. The Story of General Pershing|Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) Tomlinson There at least he would find peace from the strenuous amours of Margharita as trolled by the revelers. The Silent Barrier|Louis Tracy It had also resisted the strenuous efforts of Charles the Fifth; and was now stronger than it ever had been. History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89, Vol. II. Complete|John Lothrop Motley His powers depend for their effectiveness on their deliberative and strenuous exertions. Mediaeval Socialism|Bede Jarrett
British Dictionary definitions for strenuous
adjectiverequiring or involving the use of great energy or effort characterized by great activity, effort, or endeavour Derived forms of strenuousstrenuosity (ˌstrɛnjʊˈɒsɪtɪ) or strenuousness, nounstrenuously, adverbWord Origin for strenuousC16: from Latin strēnuus brisk, vigorous Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to strenuousuphill, taxing, arduous, demanding, exhausting, laborious, spirited, resolute, aggressive, vigorous, tireless, hard, mean, operose, toilsome, tough, wicked, effortful, toilful, active |