strongly

[strawng-lee, strong‐] / ˈstrɔŋ li, ˈstrɒŋ‐ /

ADVERB

powerfully

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actively energetically firmly fully greatly heartily heavily resolutely robustly solidly staunchly steadily vigorously

WEAK

completely decidedly forcibly indomitably invincibly mightily securely stoutly sturdily

Example Sentences

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My partner’s parents offered to help with the down payment, but they reacted strongly to the property.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Es Devlin’s sets are slick but strongly lit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Both the color and intensity of the light influence how strongly the material responds.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

In December, showrunner Sam Levinson said he feels "strongly this is our best season yet".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Richard Quirin strongly resembled George Dasch in looks, and many asked if they were brothers.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple