adj Uncommon

strenuous

STREH-nyoo-uhs

Strenuous (adj) means requiring a great deal of physical or mental effort. Example: “Hiking to the summit was far more strenuous than they expected.”

adj

Requiring a great deal of physical or mental effort.

"Hiking to the summit was far more strenuous than they expected."

"She made strenuous efforts to fix the misunderstanding."

How to use strenuous

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDemanding a lot of effort or energy.

Common pairings

strenuous exercise strenuous effort strenuous activity

Word forms

more strenuous comparative, most strenuous superlative

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Etymology

From Latin strenuus, meaning vigorous or quick.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for strenuous

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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Frequently asked questions

What does “strenuous” mean?

The word “strenuous” means requiring a great deal of physical or mental effort. In plain terms, demanding a lot of effort or energy.

How do you pronounce “strenuous”?

“Strenuous” is pronounced STREH-nyoo-uhs (/ˈstɹɛ.nju.əs/ in IPA).

How do you use “strenuous” in a sentence?

Here is “strenuous” used in a sentence: “Hiking to the summit was far more strenuous than they expected.”

What part of speech is “strenuous”?

“Strenuous” is an adjective.

Where does the word “strenuous” come from?

The word “strenuous” comes from Latin. From Latin strenuus, meaning vigorous or quick.

Is “strenuous” a common word?

“Strenuous” is an uncommon word in modern English.