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- pronunciation:
- stren
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
marked by great effort or energy; vigorous or zealous.
They went forward with the plan despite strenuous objections.- synonyms:
- ardent, vigorous, zealous
- antonyms:
- halfhearted
- similar words:
- emphatic, energetic, fervent, forceful, strong, vehement
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definition 2: |
requiring or characterized by great effort or exertion.
Running is strenuous exercise.
- synonyms:
- arduous, grueling
- antonyms:
- easy, effortless, relaxing
- similar words:
- demanding, exhausting, hard, herculean, intense, labored, laborious, punishing, rough, rugged, taxing, uphill, vigorous
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related words: |
active, difficult, trenchant, troublesome |
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derivations: |
strenuously (adv.), strenuousness (n.) |
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