C1adjectivesporthealth
US/ˈstren.ju.əs/
UK/ˈstren.ju.əs/
needing a lot of physical effort or energy
In context
The two-day trek to the summit is strenuous, so you need to be fairly fit.
Avoid strenuous exercise in the hottest part of the day.
Despite strenuous efforts by firefighters, the market burned for six hours.
Words that go with strenuous
adjective + noun
- strenuous exerciseWait at least an hour after eating before strenuous exercise.
- strenuous activityPatients should avoid strenuous activity for six weeks after surgery.
- strenuous effortThe team made a strenuous effort to finish on time.
- strenuous hikeIt is a strenuous hike, but the view from the top is worth it.
adverb + adjective
- physically strenuousRice harvesting is physically strenuous work.