strongly

adverb

strong·​ly ˈstrȯŋ-lē How to pronounce strongly (audio)
Synonyms of stronglynext
: in a strong manner
moving strongly and quickly forward
: to a strong or emphatic extent
She feels strongly about this issue.
They were strongly inclined to doubt him.
a dish that tastes strongly of cumin
a memory that is strongly associated with a particular song

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in the past, the senator has always strongly opposed any suggested increase in taxes
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This endeavor is not easy, and these companies are strongly advocating for abolishing the leap second. — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 While it is strongly associated with the inner ear, the protein isn't exclusive to the organ and has also been detected in other tissues, including the heart. — Mike McRae 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026 It’s strongly associated with 1970s fashion and more recently with ’90s and early 2000s style, which is currently experiencing a resurgence. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 The girl’s mother now strongly regrets ever giving her daughter the raw milk and has tried to raise awareness of the risk—only to get barred from online groups for speaking out. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strongly

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strongly was before the 12th century

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“Strongly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strongly. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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