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

Thirty-eight percent of Conservative and Orthodox Jews disapproved or strongly disapproved of the war in the territory; 58% in the Reform category felt this way and 57% in the nonaffiliated one.

From Los Angeles Times

The UK is next week expected to formally recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN meeting, something the US is strongly opposed to.

From BBC

But the Americans are strongly opposed, as the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, made clear on Friday, emphasising his commitment "to fight anti-Israel actions including unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state that rewards Hamas terrorism".

From BBC

Balancing that out was the best drama win for “The Pitt” in a category that strongly favored “Severance,” and Noah Wyle’s best drama actor conquest in a race against Adam Scott.

From Salon

“I feel strongly about wanting the audience to have the experience of not knowing what’s going to happen next … even though I know that others are probably restless to see how it all ends.”

From Los Angeles Times

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