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

Recycling one ton of aluminum cans offers three times more greenhouse gas benefits than recycling a ton of cardboard, according to a report sponsored by the Ball Corp. Between the lines: Laws can strongly drive recycling rates. —Monica Eng, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024

Some adults strongly believe that kids should share their treats. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

The debate over Proposition 36 has fractured California Democrats, with Gov. Gavin Newsom and top Democratic state lawmakers strongly opposing the November ballot measure and the Democratic mayors of San Diego, San Francisco and San José among those supporting it. —Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024

Our etiquette experts strongly advise against it when… The message is personal. —Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing strongly

• feel strongly