Definition of STRENUOUS

strenuous

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by or performed with much energy or force
    • "strenuous exercise"
  • taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; ; ; - F.D.Roosevelt
    • "a strenuous task"

Adj

  • Having great vigour or energy; forceful.
  • Requiring great exertion; very laborious.

Examples

  • strenuous activity
  • strenuous exercise

Origin / Etymology

From Latin strenuus (“quick”).

Scrabble Score: 9

strenuous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
strenuous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
strenuous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

strenuous: valid Words With Friends Word