strenuous

Definition

  • adjective: requiring or showing great energy and effort
  • adjective: vigorously active
  • synonyms: herculean, active, ardent

Examples

  • Avoid all 'strenuous' exercise until the sprain heals.

  • The proposal has faced 'strenuous' opposition.

  • Today has been a very 'strenuous' day.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -Here it is. -Here's your arm. -Give me that. That's mine. Honey, the mustache? l don't recall playtime being quite that strenuous. Andy never played with us like that. We're just gonna have to make the best of it. But these toddlers, they don't know how to play with us. (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3