strenuous

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Learn the meaning of strenuous with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

strenuous

(adjective)

Meaning

requiring great effort or energy

Example

"The strenuous hike left the group exhausted but proud."

Synonyms

hardarduousdemanding

Antonyms

easysimple

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'strenuus', meaning vigorous or active.
Related word forms
  • adverb: strenuously
  • noun: strenuousness

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