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strenuous Definition

strenu·ous (stren′yo̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

  1. requiring or characterized by great effort or energy a strenuous game of handball
  2. vigorous, arduous, zealous, etc. strenuous efforts

Etymology: L strenuus, vigorous, active < IE base *(s)ter-, rigid > stare, Gr strēnēs, strong

strenuous Related Forms

stren′u·ously adverb stren′u·ous·ness noun

strenuous Synonyms

strenuous

modif.

arduous, demanding, exhausting, vigorous; see active 2, difficult 1. See syn. study at active.

strenuous Usage Examples

Preposition: at

altitude: Some of the days are quite long, and the walking feels more strenuous at altitude.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • do: Don't plan on doing anything very strenuous that evening or the next day - your legs won't let you.
  • find: Well without a doubt I found the experience more strenuous than say diving in the red sea.

Modifies a noun

  • exertion: Get someone else to do heavy lifting and avoid strenuous exertion in general.
  • workout: Games for the girls is at the Sports center where we do a strenuous workout with Dr. Carr.
  • effort: The PRC made strenuous efforts with North Korea to realize such talks.
  • hike: Ranging from 1 to 16 km, from gentle strolls to more strenuous hikes there are suitable walks for all age groups.
  • exercise: There is the use of various pools of energy to allow strenuous exercise for long periods of time.
  • trek: An easier day today to recover from the previous days strenuous treks - a total trekking distance of 10km.

Modifying Another Word

  • moderately: The walk is moderately strenuous, with several climbs - some of them quite steep.
  • fairly: This is a fairly strenuous walk which is not suitable for pushchairs or any person who is unsteady on their feet.
  • physically: This week You won't want anything too physically strenuous for a day or so.
  • too: Most of the walks are of the order of five to six not too strenuous miles.
  • quite: The climb up in to the final large chamber was quite strenuous.
  • particularly: Not particularly strenuous, except for initial 300m climb to Southern Upland Way.

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: Some of the days are quite long, and the walking feels more strenuous at altitude.
  • prove: Jogging should be avoided as this may prove too strenuous.
  • get: When city life is getting strenuous take a flight or a bus to the islands of Thailand.
  • make: The course is no doubt demanding but with the help of its prolific lectures and researchers the coursework is made less strenuous.
  • grade: Sections graded strenuous include steep climbs that will challenge even fit cyclists.