strongly

adverb

STRAWNG-lee/ˈstɹɔŋli/UKSTRONG-lee/ˈstɹɒŋli/

2 meanings of strongly

1
adverb
In a manner marked by great strength, power, or force.
He gripped the railing strongly as the boat rocked in the waves.
The river flowed strongly enough to sweep loose branches downstream.
Similarfirmly, powerfully, forcefully, vigorously, tightly
Oppositeweakly, feebly, gently, loosely
2
adverb
To a great degree or extent; very much.
The committee strongly recommends approving the proposed budget.
Many researchers strongly suspect the early measurements were flawed.
Similarfirmly, highly, emphatically, seriously, earnestly
Oppositeslightly, mildly, weakly

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Origin

From Middle English strongliche, from Old English stranglīċe ("strongly"), equivalent to strong plus the suffix -ly.