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strong

[strawng, strong] / strɔŋ, strɒŋ /
ADJECTIVE
physically powerful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
forceful mighty powerful
STRONG
athletic hale hardy muscular robust rugged sinewy stalwart strapping vigorous well-built
WEAK
built burly healthy hearty stout tough unyielding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enervated feeble fragile impotent infirm powerless vulnerable weak
STRONG
delicate
WEAK
anemic bedridden soft wobbly
ADJECTIVE
materially durable or stable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
durable secure solid stable sturdy unbreakable well-made
WEAK
firm hard heavy-duty reinforced tough
ADJECTIVE
able to endure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brave enduring hardy resilient robust
STRONG
resourceful
ADJECTIVE
determined, resolute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determined firm resolute steadfast tenacious
STRONG
courageous intense iron-willed tough vehement
WEAK
brave dedicated fervent fervid fierce gutsy hard-nosed plucky staunch unbending uncompromising unyielding zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful loose mild slack soft unstable weak yielding
WEAK
agreeable complacent feeble infirm irresolute laid-back moderate
ADJECTIVE
distinct, unmistakable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear compelling distinct firm unmistakable
STRONG
marked
WEAK
clear-cut convincing formidable great overpowering persuasive redoubtable sharp sound telling trenchant
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull easy indistinct loose uncertain vague weak
STRONG
indefinite mild
WEAK
low moderate obscure pale unfixed unhealthy
ADJECTIVE
extreme
Synonyms
STRONGEST
forceful intense severe sharp
WEAK
acute draconian drastic strict
Antonyms
STRONGEST
mild moderate
WEAK
complacent easygoing irresolute laid-back soft weak
ADJECTIVE
having an intense smell or taste
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bold bright high hot potent powerful rich robust sharp
STRONG
biting concentrated full-bodied highly flavored highly seasoned piquant pungent spicy strong-flavored
WEAK
fetid heady malodorous noisome rancid rank stinking undiluted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bland dull light low mild quiet soft tasteless
WEAK
delicate pale

Example Sentences

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His outstanding technical ability helped elevate the team and his strong crossing ability helped create many goals and chances for his team-mates.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Mariners starter Bryan Woo gave up that one hit, struck out six and walked one over seven strong innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

AI startups such as OpenAI and Anthropic could be better positioned to successfully implement FDEs, Luria added, due to these companies’ ability to hire top talent, along with their strong underlying software and engaged customers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Whose appetite for pain is strong enough to win the job?

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s strong and warm and safe, and fits my hand perfectly.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.