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

Consider Clark among those who would strongly consider capitalizing on a possible new rule granting college athletes five seasons of eligibility if a pending lawsuit is successful.

From Los Angeles Times

In planning that strongly echoes the ill-fated invasion of Iraq, Rubio is working with exiled opposition politicians on day-after regime change plans.

From Salon

The English singer has filed an intellectual property court claim against Carter Lang, with her lawyers saying she had "no choice" after he claimed writing credits on four of her songs, which she "strongly refuted".

From BBC

"I believe and hope that we can provide reassurance and hope. I believe very strongly that we can't allow this to beat us".

From BBC

However, Netanyahu later reinstated his longstanding opposition to a Palestinian state, saying in a video statement shortly after the announcement: "It's not written in the agreement. We said we would strongly oppose a Palestinian state."

From BBC

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