— strenuously , adv. — strenuousness, strenuosity /stren'yooh os"i tee/ , n.
/stren"yooh euhs/ , adj.
1. characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc.: a strenuous afternoon of hunting.
2. demanding or requiring vigorous exertion; laborious: To think deeply is a strenuous task.
3. vigorous, energetic, or zealously active: a strenuous person; a strenuous intellect.
[ 1590-1600; strenuus; see -OUS ]
Syn. 3. forceful. See active .
Ant. 2. easy.