STRENUOUS
arduous, straining, strenuous
(adjective) taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; “his final, straining burst of speed”; “a strenuous task”; “your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here”- F.D.Roosevelt
strenuous
(adjective) characterized by or performed with much energy or force; “strenuous exercise”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
strenuous (comparative more strenuous, superlative most strenuous)
Having great vigour or energy
Synonyms: ardent, earnest, eager, energetic, determined, resolute, vigorous, zealous
(of a task) Requiring great exertion; very laborious
Source: Wiktionary
Stren"u*ous, a. Etym: [L. strenuus; cf. Gr.
Definition: Eagerly pressing or urgent; zealous; ardent; earnest; bold; valiant; intrepid; as, a strenuous advocate for national rights; a strenuous reformer; a strenuous defender of his country. And spirit-stirring wine, that strenuous makes. Chapman. Strenuous, continuous labor is pain. I. Taylor.
– Stren"u*ous*ly, adv.
– Stren"u*ous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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