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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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A stronger yen decreases the value of profits earned abroad in yen terms.

From The Wall Street Journal

The classic suit-and-tie duo stood out as one of the strongest markers on the runways.

From Barron's

Big Tech weighs heavily on the S&P 500, and has helped drive strong gains for the overall market in recent years.

From MarketWatch

Big Tech weighs heavily on the S&P 500, and has helped drive strong gains for the overall market in recent years.

From MarketWatch

The People’s Bank of China set the strongest reference rate for the currency in almost three years.

From The Wall Street Journal

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