strongly

adverb

strong·​ly ˈstrȯŋ-lē 

: in a strong manner

moving strongly and quickly forward

: to a strong or emphatic extent

She feels strongly about this issue.

They were strongly inclined to doubt him.

a dish that tastes strongly of cumin

a memory that is strongly associated with a particular song

Synonyms of strongly

• vigorously
• forcibly
• firmly
• vehemently
• fiercely
• powerfully
• hard
• forcefully

Examples of strongly in a Sentence

in the past, the senator has always strongly opposed any suggested increase in taxes

Recent Examples on the Web

Managers expecting Spain to reach the final should strongly consider owning him and Yamal, but this is probably a strategy more suited to those chasing — Spain will be underdogs against France. — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026

The American Astronomical Society strongly opposes the technology, highlighting severe safety and research risks. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged. — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Each strongly believes the other is wrong given the context of the situation. — Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing strongly

• feel strongly

Rhymes for strongly

• wrongly