strenuous

adjective
UK: /ˈstren.ju.əs/
US: /ˈstren.ju.əs/

  1. Needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy.

    1. It was a strenuous climb, but the view was worth it.
    2. The doctor advised against any strenuous exercise after the surgery.

  2. Requiring great effort and energy.

    1. He leads a very strenuous life.
    2. The work of a firefighter can be strenuous, both physically and emotionally.

Synonyms

arduous laborious difficult tiring demanding vigorous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strenuous" in English means: Needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy., Requiring great effort and energy..

The phonetic transcription of "strenuous" is /ˈstren.ju.əs/ in British English and /ˈstren.ju.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strenuous": arduous, laborious, difficult, tiring, demanding, vigorous.

Example usage of "strenuous": "It was a strenuous climb, but the view was worth it.". More examples on the page.