strenuous

/ˈstrɛn.ju.əs/

requiring great physical or mental effort

The hike was strenuous, but the view at the top was worth it.

The hike required a lot of physical effort, but the reward was beautiful scenery.

formal

requiring or involving great physical or mental effort

She completed a strenuous workout routine every morning.

She did a very demanding exercise routine each morning.

The strenuous debate lasted for hours without a resolution.

The intense and exhausting discussion continued for a long time without a conclusion.

Often used to describe activities that are physically or mentally demanding.

Collocations

strenuous efforta very demanding or exhausting attemptstrenuous exerciseintense physical activitystrenuous activitya demanding task or endeavor

Use 'strenuous' to emphasize the intensity of an activity, whether physical or mental.

From Latin 'strenuus' meaning 'vigorous' or 'strong', related to 'strenuity' (strength).

Often used to describe activities that require significant physical or mental exertion. Can be used in both physical and mental contexts.

strenu-

strong, vigorous

root

-ous

having the quality of

suffix

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