strongly
Americanadverb
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with great strength or force.
wind blowing strongly from the west.
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in strong or convincing words.
We strongly urged him to go.
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with intensity; to a high degree.
It was strongly suspected that he had been fired.
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having a strong effect.
to taste strongly of vinegar.
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in a firm, solid, or secure manner.
a strongly fortified hill.
Etymology
Origin of strongly
First recorded before 1000; strong ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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But in a statement this week, the Caesar Families Association strongly rejected "transforming our tragedy into dramatic material to be shown on screen".
From Barron's
Although "Sinners" topped the Oscars nominations, "One Battle" starring DiCaprio was still strongly favoured, having won almost every precursor prize so far this awards marathon.
From Barron's
The sailor said she was strongly considering quitting herself.
I think that if you feel strongly about something, you have to express your views.
More than 80 UN member states, along with the EU and the Arab League, have strongly condemned "unilateral Israeli decisions and measures" and called for them to be reversed.
From BBC
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