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

Another show might more strongly imply that Kleya is disguising herself as a nurse in order to rescue Luthen, and some viewers may well get that impression, but her ultimate goal isn’t played as a shocker of a twist. —Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 14 May 2025

Yermak's comments are also a challenge to Trump not to trust Putin and respond strongly if the Russian leader does not turn on up on Thursday. —Brendan Cole matthew Tostevin shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025

His attitude and selfishness during that time led me to strongly resent him. —Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 13 May 2025

According to Gallup, only 39% of employees strongly agree that someone at work cares about them as a person, and just 30% feel someone is invested in their growth. —Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing strongly

• feel strongly

Rhymes for strongly

• wrongly