strenuously
adverb
Simple meaning
Strongly or vigorously.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
strehnyoouhsleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstɹɛnjuəsli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
In a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
“He objected strenuously to the stand his party was taking.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
Used this way, strenuously is a common word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
“He objected strenuously to the stand his party was taking.”
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Determined and hard-working
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “strenuously to …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: strenuously to …
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- “He objected strenuously to the stand his party was taking.”adverb
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