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strenuous

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈstrɛnjuəs/ · UK /ˈstrenjuəs/

strenuous means: Needing or showing a lot of physical energy or effort.

adjective

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Needing or showing a lot of physical energy or effort.

  • Avoid strenuous exercise today.
  • The climb was more strenuous than we expected.
  • Despite strenuous objections, the plan went ahead.

Similar words: demanding, vigorous, arduous

Opposites: easy

Common phrases: strenuous exercise, strenuous effort, strenuous objections

Questions about strenuous

What does strenuous mean?

Needing or showing a lot of physical energy or effort.

What is strenuous in other languages?

Türkçe: yorucu · Español: agotador · Français: éprouvant · Deutsch: anstrengend · Italiano: faticoso · 日本語: 激しい

How do you pronounce strenuous?

In American English /ˈstrɛnjuəs/; in British English /ˈstrenjuəs/.

How do you use strenuous in a sentence?

Avoid strenuous exercise today. The climb was more strenuous than we expected.

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