adjective
- requiring or using great effort, energy, or exertion
- characterized by vigorous effort or marked by energy in activity
Examples
- The hike up the mountain was quite strenuous.
- She made strenuous efforts to finish the project on time.
- The doctor advised against strenuous exercise after surgery.
- Training for the marathon requires strenuous preparation.
- He put up strenuous resistance to the new policy.
- The strenuous workout left her completely exhausted.
- Moving furniture is strenuous work that requires multiple people.