strongly

adverb

strong·​ly ˈstrȯŋ-lē How to pronounce strongly (audio)
: 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

Examples of strongly in a Sentence

in the past, the senator has always strongly opposed any suggested increase in taxes
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While not mandatory, it’s strongly advised to get ready to leave for your safety. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025 In 2025, forward-thinking leaders must strongly consider wellness as a core business strategy. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 That many miscarriages of justice strongly suggests that other innocent people were put to death. Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025 Ensuring that vehicles are properly winterized and in good working order is also strongly recommended. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for strongly 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strongly was before the 12th century

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“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strongly. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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