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- [stren-yoo-uh s]
- /ˈstrɛn yu əs/
- /ˈstren.ju.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stren-yoo-uh s]
- /ˈstrɛn yu əs/
Definitions of strenuous word
- adjective strenuous characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc.: a strenuous afternoon of hunting. 1
- adjective strenuous demanding or requiring vigorous exertion; laborious: To think deeply is a strenuous task. 1
- adjective strenuous vigorous, energetic, or zealously active: a strenuous person; a strenuous intellect. 1
- adjective strenuous requiring strength 1
- adjective strenuous energetic, vigorous 1
- adjective strenuous A strenuous activity or action involves a lot of energy or effort. 0
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Origin of strenuous
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin strēnuus; see -ous
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Parts of speech for Strenuous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
strenuous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
strenuous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for strenuous
adj strenuous
- all-powerful — An all-powerful person or organization has the power to do anything they want.
- ambitious — Someone who is ambitious has a strong desire to be successful, rich, or powerful.
- arduous — Something that is arduous is difficult and tiring, and involves a lot of effort.
- assertory — characterized by or relating to declaration or affirmation
- backbreaker — a wrestling hold in which a wrestler uses his knee or shoulder as a fulcrum to bend his opponent's body backwards
adjective strenuous
- acroamatic — relating to oral communication
- backbreaking — demanding great effort; exhausting
- ballbuster — Ball-breaker.
- concentrated — A concentrated liquid has been increased in strength by having water removed from it.
- concerted — A concerted action is done by several people or groups working together.
Antonyms for strenuous
adjective strenuous
- effortless — requiring or involving no effort; displaying no signs of effort; easy: an effortless writing style.
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