Meaning
strenuously
- With intense effort, determination, and persistence; valiantly.
In a sentence
L'avvocato ha difeso strenuamente i diritti del proprio cliente.
The lawyer strenuously defended his client's rights.
I cittadini hanno lottato strenuamente contro la chiusura dell'ospedale.
The citizens fought vigorously against the closure of the hospital.
Si è opposto strenuamente a ogni tentativo di compromesso.
He strenuously opposed any attempt at compromise.
Usage notes
- Formal: frequently found in literary, journalistic, or legal prose.
- Almost always collocated with verbs of defense, such as 'difendere', 'opporsi', or 'lottare'.