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

The spacious lecture halls and hostels of the Friendship University were significantly superior to its overcrowded counterparts in western Europe at the time, but discipline was strict and students were strongly discouraged from traveling even around Moscow. —Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026

Availability is limited so reservations are strongly encouraged. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026

The numbers include 26% who strongly approve and 28% who strongly disapprove. —Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026

As shown here, XLE has rallied strongly since mid-December and has now pushed back up to — and through — the upper boundary of its rising trading channel. —Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing strongly

• feel strongly

Rhymes for strongly

• wrongly