Strenuously

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈstrɛnjuəsli/

Definitions of strenuously

adjective describing the manner in which something is done with great effort or energy

Example Sentences

A1 She tried strenuously to open the jar, but it was too tight.

A2 The students worked strenuously on their group project to meet the deadline.

B1 The athletes trained strenuously for months before the competition.

B2 The researchers conducted a strenuous study to gather data for their report.

C1 The lawyer argued strenuously in court to defend his client.

C2 The CEO worked strenuously to turn the company around and make it profitable again.

adverb in a way that involves a lot of effort or energy

Example Sentences

A1 She tried strenuously to open the jar, but it was too tight.

A2 The students worked strenuously on their group project to meet the deadline.

B1 The athlete trained strenuously every day to prepare for the competition.

B2 The lawyer argued strenuously in court to defend her client.

C1 The researchers worked strenuously to gather data for their study.

C2 The CEO strenuously negotiated the terms of the merger to ensure a successful deal.

Examples of strenuously in a Sentence

formal The lawyer strenuously argued his case in front of the judge.

informal She strenuously defended her friend during the argument.

slang I'm gonna have to strenuously work out if I want to fit into those jeans.

figurative The artist's brush moved strenuously across the canvas, creating a masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of strenuously

past tense

strenuously

plural

strenuously

comparative

more strenuously

superlative

most strenuously

present tense

strenuously

future tense

will strenuously

perfect tense

have strenuously

continuous tense

is strenuously

singular

strenuously

positive degree

strenuously

infinitive

to strenuously

gerund

strenuously

participle

strenuously

Origin and Evolution of strenuously

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'strenuously' originated from the Latin word 'strenuus' meaning active or vigorous.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'strenuously' has retained its original meaning of being active or vigorous, but has also come to connote putting forth great effort or determination in a task or activity.