strenuous — requiring or using great exertion; demanding considerable physical or mental effort
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: requiring or using great exertion; demanding considerable physical or mental effort
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstrenjuəs/
Korean meaning: 힘든, 격렬한, 많은 노력을 요하는
Korean pronunciation: **스트**레뉴어스
Example Sentences
- After the strenuous hiking trip, my legs felt like jelly for three days.
- The professor's strenuous objection to the new curriculum was heard throughout the entire building.
- He made a strenuous effort to stay awake during the boring meeting, but eventually started snoring.
strenuous
ADJECTIVE//ˈstrenjuəs//
requiring or using great exertion; demanding considerable physical or mental effort
Extremely demanding physical effort
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Origin
From Latin 'strenuus' meaning vigorous or active, likely related to an Indo-European root expressing tension or tightness. The word entered English in the early 17th century through direct Latin influence.
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“After the strenuous hiking trip, my legs felt like jelly for three days.”
“The professor's strenuous objection to the new curriculum was heard throughout the entire building.”
“He made a strenuous effort to stay awake during the boring meeting, but eventually started snoring.”
“The strenuous dance routine required months of practice and preparation.”
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