TOP

Definition of strongly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

strongly

adverb
 
/ˈstrɒŋli/
 
/ˈstrɔːŋli/
Word Family
  • strong adjective
  • strongly adverb
  • strength noun
  • strengthen verb
jump to other results
  1. in a way that shows definite and serious opinions or beliefs
    • a strongly worded protest
    • He was strongly opposed to the idea.
    • This is an issue I feel strongly about.
    • This decision was strongly criticized by both sides.
    • Nearly all of them strongly agree that education is the key to success.
    • I strongly disagree with this statement.
    • We believe strongly in the importance of taking personal responsibility for our own actions.
    • We strongly urge the British government to take the necessary action.
    • I strongly suspect that this whole story is fictional.
    • The company says it strongly believes in the importance of organic agriculture.
    Topics Opinion and argumentb1
  2. to a great degree or extent
    • Health spending is strongly linked to the country's wealth.
    • These conclusions are strongly supported by a recent study.
    • Interest is already very high and advance booking is strongly recommended.
    • She was strongly influenced by his views.
    • The evidence strongly suggests that he did not commit the crime.
  3. in a way that is easy to notice
    • The room smelt strongly of polish.
    • These works are strongly reminiscent of earlier paintings.
  4. with a lot of power or force
    • a light shining strongly
    • He finished strongly in a time of 38 minutes, 44 seconds.
    • The market rebounded strongly in the second half of the year.
  5. in a way that means something cannot be easily broken or damaged
    • a strongly built boat
See strongly in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
dizzy
adjective
 
 
From the Topic
Health problems
C1
Oxford Learner's Dictionaries Word of the Day