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.
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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