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单词 strenuously
释义

strenuous

adjective

stren·​u·​ous ˈstren-yə-wəs How to pronounce strenuous (audio)
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 How to pronounce strenuous (audio)
noun
strenuously
ˈstren-yə-wəs-lē How to pronounce strenuous (audio)
adverb
strenuousness noun

Synonyms

  • aggressive
  • assertive
  • dynamic
  • emphatic
  • energetic
  • forceful
  • full-blooded
  • muscular
  • resounding
  • vehement
  • vigorous
  • violent
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Example Sentences

Avoid all strenuous exercise until the sprain heals. Today has been a very strenuous day. The proposal has faced strenuous opposition.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin strenuus

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

strenuous

adjective

stren·​u·​ous ˈstren-yə-wəs How to pronounce strenuous (audio)
1
: showing or requiring much energy and effort
a strenuous climb
2
: very active : energetic
He leads a strenuous life.

strenuously

adverb

1
as in vigorously
in a vigorous and forceful manner argued strenuously in favor of easing the academic requirements for participation in school sports

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • vigorously
  • strongly
  • forcibly
  • vehemently
  • hard
  • fiercely
  • firmly
  • forcefully
  • powerfully
  • stoutly
  • energetically
  • eagerly
  • roundly
  • sturdily
  • dynamically
  • explosively
  • muscularly
  • stiffly
  • mightily
  • violently
  • fast
  • actively
  • sharply
  • like gangbusters
  • robustly
  • intensively
  • steadily
  • with a vengeance
  • intently
  • aggressively
  • with might and main
  • steadfastly
  • surely
  • briskly
  • resolutely
  • spiritedly
  • determinedly
  • emphatically
  • lustily
  • heartily
  • gamely
  • to beat the band
  • rigidly
  • solidly
  • animatedly
  • manfully
  • soundly
  • vivaciously
  • roughshod
  • crisply
  • smartly
  • purposefully
  • decidedly
  • assertively
  • squarely
  • fixedly
  • potently
  • spunkily
  • directly
  • snappily
  • hammer and tongs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • feebly
  • weakly
  • gently
  • softly
  • delicately
  • faintly
  • shakily
  • halfheartedly
  • lazily
  • languidly
  • ineffectually
  • ineffectively
  • lamely
  • listlessly
  • frailly
  • impotently
  • uncertainly
  • bloodlessly
  • spinelessly
  • spiritlessly
  • nervelessly
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2
as in hard
with great effort or determination the IT staff worked strenuously to get the network back online

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • hard
  • intensively
  • diligently
  • intensely
  • vigorously
  • resolutely
  • arduously
  • determinedly
  • doggedly
  • assiduously
  • intently
  • vehemently
  • continuously
  • sedulously
  • purposefully
  • laboriously
  • actively
  • industriously
  • slavishly
  • mightily
  • energetically
  • zealously
  • steadfastly
  • ardently
  • amain
  • steadily
  • spiritedly
  • briskly
  • thoroughly
  • conscientiously
  • unremittingly
  • feverishly
  • unrelentingly
  • earnestly
  • busily
  • seriously
  • exhaustively
  • tirelessly
  • indefatigably
  • dynamically
  • hardly
  • animatedly
  • stubbornly
  • painstakingly
  • attentively
  • obstinately
  • meticulously
  • unflaggingly
  • untiringly
  • willfully
  • ploddingly
  • unabatedly
  • wearilessly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • casually
  • halfheartedly
  • wearily
  • lazily
  • languidly
  • sluggishly
  • desultorily
  • tiredly
  • indolently
  • listlessly
  • lackadaisically
  • shiftlessly
  • spiritlessly
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