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

Local leaders have strongly criticized ICE, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calling for the agency to leave the city. —Zac Anderson, USA Today, 23 Jan. 2026

Additionally, some supermassive black holes form a jet of outflowing material that emits strongly at radio wavelengths. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2026

These globally renowned brands are synonymous with anticipating every need and delivering a seamless, elevated living experience, which strongly resonates with this buyer profile. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine strongly prevent infection and halt the virus's spread. —Amy Maxmen, CBS News, 22 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