Relaxed and Strenuous

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Relaxed adjective - Enjoying physical comfort.

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Strenuous is an antonym for relaxed.

Nearby Words: relax, relaxation, relaxing

Strenuous adjective - Requiring considerable physical or mental effort.

Usage example: a strenuous workout on the obstacle course

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Relaxed is an antonym for strenuous.

Nearby Word: strenuously

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

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

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

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