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strongly

strongly

638 1.0
In a very forceful or certain way
  • adverb
  • /ˈstrɔŋli/
translation icon : firmemente
  • I strongly urge that this whole matter be turned over to the office... of the district attorney.
  • strongly disagree
  • strongly agree
  • strongly correlated

How poor people get rich will strongly shape the Anthropocene.

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Examples

  • Of course if you feel strongly about it, I'll hand it over.

  • Trust me, I would strongly urge you to not do so.

  • And our committee felt very strongly about this.

  • But something I did is I feel strongly people need to understand this.

  • But I strongly believe every person, man or woman, should be able to perform.

  • I cannot warn you strongly enough against that.

  • I would strongly advise you to not go down the same rabbit hole as your partner here.

  • Pregnant women should be strongly advised not to travel to malaria risk regions.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Reagan believed strongly that the Contras deserved American funding and support.

  • He strongly advocated for changes in the education system.

Synonyms

heavily
vsstrongly
320 1.0

To a large degree or too much

is not limited to degree and also covers force or power
firmly
vsstrongly
92 1.0

In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision

is wider, including sudden or emotional force as well as resolve
intensely
vsstrongly
88 3.1

In a very strong or focused way

covers both high degree and ordinary force without focused intensity
fiercely
vsstrongly
81 3.7

In a very strong way that shows energy or anger

can mean force or intensity without the aggressive tone
vigorously
vsstrongly
76 3.4

In a strong, energetic way showing a lot of effort

includes that energy but also nonphysical forms of intensity
passionately
vsstrongly
66 2.8

In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement

is neutral about emotion, covering strength beyond feelings
forcefully
vsstrongly
49 3.5

In a strong way that uses a lot of power

is broader, covering strength, intensity, or force in any way
sharply
vsstrongly
44 2.8

In a harsh, angry way when speaking to someone

can be forceful without the sharp critical or abrupt tone
vehemently
vsstrongly
  • Formal
41 7.4

To speak or act with strong feeling and force

is broader, including force without necessarily emotional passion
emphatically
vsstrongly
38 5.5

In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt

is less about certainty and more about general strength or force
powerfully
vsstrongly
34 3.6

In a very strong and forceful way

is more general and not limited to influence or impact
hotly
vsstrongly
27 4.1

In a strong, angry, or excited way

can describe intensity without the heated emotional quality
mightily
vsstrongly
24 4.0

To do something with great force or effort

expresses strength generally without stressing impressive effort
adamantly
vsstrongly
22 6.4

In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind

means force or intensity without the inflexible stubbornness
strenuously
vsstrongly
12 5.5

With great effort and determination

includes strong action but not necessarily hard sustained effort
robustly
vsstrongly
5 4.4

In a strong and forceful way

is broader and can refer to strength without health or vigor
something fierce
vsstrongly
  • Informal
4 8.6

To a very great degree

is the neutral expression of force or intensity without slangy flair
heatedly
vsstrongly
3 5.1

In a way that shows strong feelings, often anger

includes intensity but not necessarily emotional or angry tone
assertively
vsstrongly
2 5.1

In a confident, firm way that makes your opinions and needs clear

covers forceful action beyond confident expression of views
stoutly
vsstrongly
2 5.2

In a firm and determined way

is more general and need not imply steady determination

Antonyms

95 1.0

In a gentle, light way using little force

35 1.0

In a way that shows little strength or energy

How Strongly

violently
107 3.5
forcefully
49 3.5
strongly
638 1.0
firmly
125 1.0
gently
372 1.0

Surface Forms

strongly positive
stronger comparative
strongest superlative

Morphology

strongly = strong (transparent) = strong + ly

The adverb is formed by adding the productive suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'strong', yielding the straightforward meaning 'in a strong way'.

Etymology

Strongly comes from the old English word strong, which meant 'powerful' and is the same root as strength. The ending -ly turns a word into one that means 'in a powerful or forceful way', so strongly means 'in a powerful or forceful way'.