adverb
strongly
STRONG-lee
adverb
1
In a powerful, forceful, or intense manner.
"The committee strongly recommended further investigation."
"The building was strongly constructed to survive earthquakes."
How to Use Strongly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a forceful, intense, or firmly held way.
Common pairings
strongly recommend
strongly agree
strongly built
Word Forms
stronglier comparative, more strongly comparative, strongliest superlative, most strongly superlative
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Etymology
From Old English stranglice, from strong plus -ly.