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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Examples of strongly in a Sentence

in the past, the senator has always strongly opposed any suggested increase in taxes
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The home will strongly appeal to certain homebuyers at the top of the market, Lundquist said. — David Caraccio, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Curiously, chronic pain and its associated impact on our mental functioning both appear to be strongly linked with the brain-gut axis. — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 In the deep-red state where congressional districts were recently redrawn to strongly favor Republicans, the cost of healthcare is a major campaign issue. — Ali Swenson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 The result strongly suggested meningitis—an inflammation around the brain and spinal cord often caused by bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens—yet a battery of tests failed to detect any underlying infection. — Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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