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strenuous

adjective

taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance

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Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
S
Contains
TR
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈstɹɛnjuəs

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adjective

  1. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance

    “his final, straining burst of speed”

adjective

  1. characterized by or performed with much energy or force

    “strenuous exercise”

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Example Sentences

his final, straining burst of speed
a strenuous task
{'source': 'F.D.Roosevelt', 'text': 'your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here'}
strenuous exercise

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