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- Dictionarystrenuously/ˈstrɛnjʊəsli/
adverb
- 1. in a way that requires great physical exertion: "drink more if you're exercising strenuously"
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STRENUOUSLY definition: 1. in a way that uses a lot of physical or mental effort: 2. in a way that shows strong feelings…. Learn more.
1. a. : vigorously active : energetic. b. : fervent, zealous. his most strenuous supporters. 2. : marked by or calling for energy or stamina : arduous. a strenuous hike. strenuosity. ˌstren-yə-ˈwä-sə-tē. noun. strenuously. ˈstren-yə-wəs-lē. adverb. strenuousness noun. Synonyms. aggressive. assertive. dynamic.
needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy: He rarely does anything more strenuous than changing the channels on the television. His doctor advised him not to do any strenuous exercise. Strenuous efforts were made throughout the war to disguise the scale of civilian casualties. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
in a way that is determined and shows great energy. The government strenuously denies the allegations. Check pronunciation: strenuously. Definition of strenuously adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. Antonyms: easy. vigorous, energetic, or zealously active: a strenuous person; a strenuous intellect. Synonyms: forceful.
When you do something strenuously, you work really hard at it. After working strenuously on your neighbor's farm all day, you'll be exhausted and ready for a break. The adverb strenuously is good for describing activities or actions that require hard work.
Define strenuously. strenuously synonyms, strenuously pronunciation, strenuously translation, English dictionary definition of strenuously. adj. 1. Requiring great effort, energy, or exertion: a strenuous task. 2. Vigorously active; energetic or zealous: strenuous efforts. stren′u·ous·ly adv....
