| adv. | 1. | In a strong manner; so as to be strong in action or in resistance; with strength; with great force; forcibly; powerfully; firmly; vehemently; |
| Adv. | 1. | strongly - with strength or in a strong manner; "argues very strongly for his proposal"; "he was strongly opposed to the government" Antonyms: weakly - in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree; "weakly agreed to a compromise"; "wheezed weakly"; "he was weakly attracted to her" |
| 2. | strongly - in a powerful manner; "the federal government replaced the powerfully pro-settler Sir Godfrey Huggins with the even tougher and more determined ex-trade unionist" Synonyms: powerfully |