STRONGLY Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

strongly

adverb

ˈstrȯŋ-lē

Definition of strongly

as in vigorously

in a vigorous and forceful manner in the past, the senator has always strongly opposed any suggested increase in taxes

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of strongly Because of this, using your range hood consistently when cooking with gas is strongly recommended, even for simple cooking tasks. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026 Looking at elections from 1938 through 1970, his seminal 1978 study found that changes in presidential approval and voters’ real purchasing power were strongly associated with the national vote received by the president’s party. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Venture funding for biotechnology has rebounded strongly this year. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Cavallo had been strongly critical of the plan when it was presented over the summer. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strongly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for strongly

Adverb

Replant the area with vigorously growing groundcovers or turfgrass because any spot of bare soil is an opportunity for stiltgrass to resprout.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026
Cook, stirring vigorously and breaking up pockets of flour as needed, until a thin film forms on bottom and sides of pan and dough comes together into a single mass, 2–3 minutes.

— Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigorously

Adverb

Fu urged Taiwan’s government to protect Wang’s family and ensure they would not be forcibly returned to mainland China.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The other option for the United States is a land invasion aimed at forcibly ousting the Iranian regime.

— JAMES F. JEFFREY, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of forcibly

Adverb

Susan and Robert are finally together, or at least moving firmly in that direction.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
The phone is made from the same high-quality materials as its Pro iPhones—titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, and Apple's Ceramic Shield—and assembled as tightly and firmly as anything Apple makes.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of firmly

Adverb

Yet despite those signings not panning out, the owners are hell-bent on a salary cap, while the players are vehemently opposed.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
AfD leaders in Saxony-Anhalt are also courting the more right-wing factions of the mainstream conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) – though Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vehemently ruled out any cooperation.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of vehemently

Adverb

But critics of the proposal fiercely rejected the plan over concerns about introducing private interests into the world’s largest soccer tournament that would expect to make a profit on their investment.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
The only companies that have to worry about a federal antitrust prosecution at this point are those that Trump fiercely dislikes.

— James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of fiercely

Adverb

This year’s Holy Days will be a time of powerfully contrasting emotions, said Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism — an umbrella group for more than 800 Reform synagogues in North America.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Creativity actually lives most powerfully when there is some confinement, some restriction.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of powerfully

Adverb

Officials added that people cannot become infected with Naegleria fowleri by swallowing contaminated water; however, the amoeba can enter the body when it is forcefully introduced, such as through the nose into the brain.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Officers forcefully entered the residence to find a deceased naked woman on the bedroom floor in the back of the apartment.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of forcefully

Browse Nearby Words

strongholds

strongly

strongman

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strongly. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of strongly

adverb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

empirical

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Games & Quizzes