toughly
1
5.4
- adverb
- /ˈtʌfli/
- The manager spoke toughly to the team about meeting their deadlines.
- toughly worded
Examples
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But damn my eyes, Marge is superbly and toughly good-looking.
Fiction book (1991) -
You could easily quote it as verse, but Lafeu, as it happens, is expressing himself in prose: the kind of toughly, densely argued
Academic text (2010) -
She waves and trots over to them, her bare feet toughly oblivious to pebbles and pine cones.
Fiction book (1994) -
During the negotiation, she insisted on toughly addressing all the concerns brought up by the other party.
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The coach urged his players to tackle their opponents toughly to build confidence.
Synonyms
595
1.0
In a very forceful or certain way
106
1.0
In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision
68
3.4
In a strong, energetic way showing a lot of effort
47
1.7
Showing courage even when afraid
21
6.4
In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind
16
5.5
In a serious and determined way without showing any joy
14
5.8
Firmly and without changing their mind
14
3.8
In a brave way
13
3.2
In a strong, well-made way that does not break
11
5.5
With great effort and determination
11
5.9
In a firm and loyal way showing strong support
5
4.3
In a strong, rough, and sturdy way
5
6.7
In a very determined way without giving up
4
4.4
In a strong and forceful way
4
6.8
In a brave way that keeps trying when things are difficult
4
3.8
In a way that shows strong will to keep trying
2
5.2
In a firm and determined way
1
3.4
In a strong, steady way
1
7.4
In a strong, loyal, and determined way
1
7.4
In a way that does not bend or give up under strong pressure
1
6.7
In a brave, determined way when things are difficult
1
4.5
In a way that gets back to normal quickly after problems
1
8.1
In a brave and determined way when facing difficulty
Antonyms
How Tough
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word toughly comes from the common word tough, which means 'strong' or 'hard', and the ending -ly that turns it into a word meaning 'in a strong or harsh way'. So, to act toughly is to behave with strength or strictness.