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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.
needing or using a lot of effort or energy: I think football is much more strenuous than baseball. strenuously.
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.
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.
Something strenuous requires all your effort and strength, like a hard workout at the gym or carrying a backpack full of heavy books. Strenuous can also describe something done with lots of energy or force.
