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strenuously

/ˈstrɛn.ju.əs.li/
stren · u · ous · ly
Adjective:strenuous
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1

With great zeal, force, or determination, especially when expressing opposition, denial, or protest.

Example

"The defense attorney strenuously objected to the introduction of the unverified documents during the trial."

2

In a manner that requires or uses great physical or mental effort, energy, or exertion.

Example

"The rowing team trained strenuously throughout the winter months to prepare for the national championship."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective strenuous plus the adverbial suffix -ly. Strenuous comes from the Latin strenuus, meaning brisk, nimble, or active, which is related to the Ancient Greek stremnos (hard, harsh).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Strenuously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/strenuously
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