strongly

Definition

In a strong or powerful manner.

Etymology

From Middle English strongliche, strangliche, from Old English stranglīċe (“strongly”), equivalent to strong + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "In the third race, Renowned Blaze finished strongly to win, paying sixteen dollars."
• "His reply was strongly suggestive of a forthcoming challenge to the governor."
• "The humor of my proposition appealed more strongly to Miss Trevor than I had looked for, and from that time forward she became her old self again; for, even after she had conquered her love for the Celebrity, the mortification of having been jilted by him remained."