| strenuou | She is a strenuous supporter of women's right. |
| strenuous | (adj) characterized by or performed with much energy or force, Example: strenuous exercise |
| strenuously | (adv) in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously, Example: he objected strenuously to the stand his party was taking |
| Strenuous | a. [ L. strenuus; cf. Gr. &unr_; strong, hard, rough, harsh. ] Eagerly pressing or urgent; zealous; ardent; earnest; bold; valiant; intrepid; And spirit-stirring wine, that strenuous makes. Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ] Strenuous, continuous labor is pain. I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ] -- |