strenuously
12
5.5
- adverb
- /ˈstrɛnjuəsli/
:
enérgicamente
- The team prepared strenuously for the championship match, practicing every day for weeks.
- strenuously objected
- strenuously opposed
- strenuously argued
And I objected to it, like, pretty strenuously and waited for somebody to say something.
- And I objected to it, like, pretty strenuously and waited for somebody to say something.
Examples
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British and French officials strenuously objected to what they saw as MacArthur's reckless ideas.
Academic text (2013) -
Chief, I object most strenuously to the methods you're employing.
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I object, I strenuously object.
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Mr. Lincoln, I must strenuously object to the presence of a fallen woman in my fort.
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I'm going to insist very strenuously that he be moved.
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The motion, which had been opposed so strenuously in earlier votes, passed without opposition.
Academic text (2005) -
The GOP also needs to push more strenuously for a growth agenda that is not only domestic but global.
Academic text (2011) -
Gentlemen, his majesty's government will strenuously object to all this.
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I most strenuously object to the case being reopened at this final stage.
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May it please the court, I strenuously object... to the methods being used in this matter... if for no other reason that it's an insult to the dignity of the court.
Synonyms
638
1.0
In a very forceful or certain way
92
1.0
In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision
88
3.1
In a very strong or focused way
81
3.7
In a very strong way that shows energy or anger
76
3.4
In a strong, energetic way showing a lot of effort
49
3.5
In a strong way that uses a lot of power
41
7.4
To speak or act with strong feeling and force
24
4.0
To do something with great force or effort
22
6.4
In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind
15
5.8
Firmly and without changing their mind
14
4.4
In a firm and determined way without changing your mind
12
5.6
In a very strong and angry way
11
5.9
In a firm and loyal way showing strong support
8
3.9
With a lot of effort and attention
8
3.0
In a lively and eager way
8
6.7
In a way that shows strong determination and keeps trying without giving up
5
6.6
With a lot of effort in a slow, tiring way
5
6.7
In a very determined way without giving up
4
3.8
In a way that shows strong will to keep trying
2
5.2
In a firm and determined way
1
7.8
In a way that needs great effort and long hard work
In a way that uses a lot of physical or mental energy
Antonyms
How Strenuous
12
5.5
76
3.4
49
3.5
638
1.0
92
1.0
129
2.1
86
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Strenuously comes from the Latin word strenuus, which meant 'active' or 'brave', and it shares that idea with strenuous. So to act strenuously is to do something with strong effort and energy, like pushing a very heavy box, which is why it means doing something vigorously and with determination.