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

Hernandez-Rey said it is strongly recommended to stop GLP-1 medications at least one to two months before attempting pregnancy to avoid potential risks to a fetus. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026

This strongly suggests that a key mechanism for rapid quenching is a galaxy simply running out of its star-forming fuel. —Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026

High cholesterol is strongly linked to serious health risks that include high blood pressure, heart disease and even stroke and heart attack. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026

The ominous factor for Arsenal to consider is that City finish seasons strongly. —Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing strongly

• feel strongly

Rhymes for strongly

• wrongly