strongly

[ strawng-lee, strong‐ ]

adverb

1. with great strength or force:

   wind blowing strongly from the west.

2. in strong or convincing words:

   We strongly urged him to go.

3. with intensity; to a high degree:

   It was strongly suspected that he had been fired.

4. having a strong effect:

   to taste strongly of vinegar.

5. in a firm, solid, or secure manner:

   a strongly fortified hill.

Word History and Origins

Origin of strongly¹

First recorded before 1000; strong ( def ) + -ly ( def )

Example Sentences

The humanitarian group denounced the violence in a strongly worded statement last week, saying their personnel had been tear-gassed and held against their will for several hours.

From BBC

House Democrats strongly condemned the resolution and accused Mace of bullying a fellow member of Congress.

From BBC

"Children who feel or express emotions strongly may feel different from others, and if they are shamed for their anger, it could make it much worse," Clark said.

From Science Daily

Is that why you reacted so strongly to the fan who altered the poster for the film in a social media post, hiding your face under Elphaba’s hat?

From Los Angeles Times

Project 2025 strongly emphasizes giving parents the right to use their share of public education funds to subsidize private school tuition, a goal that Trump supported in his first administration.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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