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

Glover champions the artist's role in social commentary and advocates strongly for music education, viewing it as essential for comprehensive learning. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

French lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of the bill, which was strongly backed by France’s President Emmanuel Macron. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Just 31% of CFOs rated AI outcomes in finance as strongly positive. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 July 2026

The Tates strongly deny all of the allegations against them, which now span at least three criminal investigations and four civil lawsuits in three countries. — Kat Tenbarge, Rolling Stone, 20 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