Gentle and Strenuous

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Gentle adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.

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Strenuous is an antonym for gentle.

Strenuous adjective - Requiring considerable physical or mental effort.

Usage example: a strenuous workout on the obstacle course

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Gentle is an antonym for strenuous.

Nearby Word: strenuously

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Strenuous and Gentle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gentle/strenuous

Gentle & Strenuous. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/gentle/strenuous>.

Strenuous or Gentle. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/gentle/strenuous.

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