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

• dynamically
• energetically
• explosively
• firmly
• forcefully
• forcibly
• hard
• mightily
• muscularly
• powerfully
• roundly
• stiffly
• stoutly
• strenuously
• sturdily
• vigorously

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

Finishing the Premier League campaign as strongly as possible would be to United’s financial benefit anyway. —Mark Critchley, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025

What's the difference between the highs from Delta 8 and 10 to Delta 9? Delta 9 attaches to the body's endocannabinoid system more strongly than Delta 8 and Delta 10, meaning its effects are more potent, according to Leafwell. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025

Their treatment this year strongly determines the success of next year’s flowers. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025

Today, limits on lending are strongly associated with lower inflation in the developing world. —Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing strongly

• feel strongly

Rhymes for strongly

• wrongly