tenacious suggests strength in seizing, retaining, clinging to, or holding together.

TENACIOUS definition: holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed byof ). See examples of tenacious used in a sentence.

TENACIOUS definition: 1. holding tightly onto something, or keeping an opinion in a determined way: 2. holding tightly…. Learn more.

Dec 14, 2025 · tenacious (comparative more tenacious, superlative most tenacious) Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive. Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged. The quagmiry road, trodden into …

If you are tenacious, you are very determined and do not give up easily. She is very tenacious and will work hard and long to achieve objectives. He is regarded at the BBC as a tenacious and persistent …

Definition of tenacious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

te•na•cious (tə nā′ shəs), adj. holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often fol. by of ): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits. highly retentive: a tenacious memory. …

TENACIOUS meaning: 1 : not easily stopped or pulled apart firm or strong; 2 : continuing for a long time

1. holding or grasping firmly; forceful: a tenacious grip. 2. retentive: a tenacious memory. 3. stubborn or persistent: a tenacious character. 4. holding together firmly; tough or cohesive: tenacious cement.

Characterized by extreme persistence; relentless or enduring. Tenacious detective work; tenacious superstitions.