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Etymology[edit]
What word was Cheeto groping for? In Woodward tape Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06:52PM by samintx. Strenuous: 1 adj taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance “a strenuous task” Synonyms: arduous, straining effortful requiring great physical effort adj characterized by or performed with much energy or force “ strenuous exercise” Synonyms: energetic possessing or exerting or displaying energy.
From Latinstrenuus(“quick”).
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‘The most strenuous thing I've done all day has been to mow the lawn.’ ‘His many handicaps have not deterred him from taking these strenuous trips.’ ‘There is no strenuous exercise involved and no special equipment is needed.’ ‘Warming up before beginning strenuous exercise is a must for every athlete.’. Dalenet thrive. Needing a lot of effort or strength a strenuous climb The doctor advised Ken to avoid strenuous exercise. 2 active and determined Sherry’s been making a strenuous effort to lose weight. Idvd mojave. —strenuously adverb Barrett strenuously denied rumors that he would resign.
- IPA(key): /ˈstɹɛnjuəs/
- Hyphenation: stren‧u‧ous
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Adjective[edit]
strenuous (comparativemore strenuous, superlativemost strenuous)
- Having great vigour or energy; forceful.
- Synonyms:ardent, earnest, eager, energetic, determined, resolute, vigorous, zealous
- (of a task) Requiring great exertion; very laborious
- 1961: J. A. Philip. Mimesis in the Sophistês of Plato. In: Proceedings and Transactions of the American Philological Association 92. p. 467.
- We can achieve this god‐likeness only by unremitting and strenuous effort of the intellect.
- 1961: J. A. Philip. Mimesis in the Sophistês of Plato. In: Proceedings and Transactions of the American Philological Association 92. p. 467.
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Further reading[edit]
- strenuous in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- strenuous in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911.
- strenuous at OneLook Dictionary Search
strenuous
- naporanI had a very strenuous haircut today, so I'm exhausted.Imao sam vrlo naporno šišanje danas pa sam bio iscrpljen.
- marljiv
- snažanTherefore, we must put forth strenuous effort to strengthen and maintain that trust.Zato se moramo snažno naprezati kako bismo jačali i čuvali svoje pouzdanje.
- energičanBez joge ili ičega energičnog.