Definitions
- Describing an activity that requires a lot of physical effort and energy. - Referring to a task or exercise that is challenging and demanding. - Talking about an action that is done with great effort and determination.
- Describing an activity that is done with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. - Referring to a task or exercise that is done with great force or power. - Talking about an action that is done with a lot of effort and determination.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that require effort and energy.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical activity.
- 3Both words can be used to describe mental or emotional effort.
- 4Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Strenuously implies a higher level of intensity than vigorously.
- 2Focus: Strenuously emphasizes the difficulty or challenge of the task, while vigorously emphasizes the energy and enthusiasm put into the task.
- 3Connotation: Strenuously can have a negative connotation, suggesting that the task is difficult or unpleasant, while vigorously has a more positive connotation, suggesting that the task is energetic and enthusiastic.
- 4Usage: Strenuously is more commonly used to describe physical activity or mental effort, while vigorously can also be used to describe emotional or verbal activity.
- 5Formality: Strenuously is generally considered more formal than vigorously.
Remember this!
Strenuously and vigorously are both adverbs that describe actions that require effort and energy. However, strenuously implies a higher level of intensity and difficulty, while vigorously emphasizes energy and enthusiasm. Strenuously is more commonly used to describe physical activity or mental effort, while vigorously can also be used to describe emotional or verbal activity.
