Synonyms for strong
- adjective
- adverb
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Powerful — capable of producing great physical force
powerful, forceful, robust, heavy, impressive, energetic, convincing, active, mighty, able, effective, virile, capable, persuasive, emphatic, influential, vivid, profound, cogent, efficient, full, valid
2. Muscular — determined; unyielding
muscular, fresh, vehement, stalwart, ardent, tenacious, brawny, vigorous, zealous, unwavering, burly, hefty, healthy, lively, alcoholic, hot, hearty, athletic, eager, determined, lusty, earnest
3. Tough — capable of withstanding great physical force
tough, sturdy, hardy, durable, sinewy, resilient, enduring, stubborn, stout, resistant
4. Intense — highly stimulating to the senses
intense, high, sharp, strenuous, severe, pungent, violent, extreme, biting
Adverb
Definitions
- adj. 1
Capable of producing great physical force.
a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong
- adj. 2
Capable of withstanding great physical force.
a strong foundation; good strong shoes
- adj. 3
Determined; unyielding.
He is strong in the face of adversity.
- adv. 1
In a strong manner.
As a salesperson I always come on strong.
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Strong denotes the power of exerting great physical force. The robust man can bear heat or cold, excess or privation, and toil on through every kind of hardship; the strong man can lift a great weight, can give a heavy blow, and a hard gripe.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Example sentences
- powerful His powerful speech carried the audience with him.
- impressive Would you like to see something really impressive?
- robust The software is extremely robust and full-featured.
- forceful Jane said in a forceful manner that she was right.
- muscular Tom was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy in 2013.
- vehement He pronounced his judgment over such vehement behaviour.
By length
- 3 letters
- hot1
- 4 letters
- high1, full1, hard1, able2, fast1, firm1, warm1
- 5 letters
- sound1, heavy2, fresh1, tough1, solid2, sharp1, valid2, eager2, hardy2, stiff1, vivid2, stout1, hefty2, burly2
- 6 letters
- active2, severe2, secure2, stable2, mighty2, robust2, lively2, biting2, potent2, hearty2, sturdy2, ardent2, cogent2, virile2
- 7 letters
- healthy2, capable3, extreme2, violent3, intense2, earnest2, durable3, zealous2, pungent2
- 8 letters
- powerful3, strongly2, athletic3, profound2, stubborn2, muscular3, enduring3, vigorous3, forceful2, emphatic3, stalwart2, vehement3
- 9 letters
- effective3, efficient3, resistant3, alcoholic4, energetic4, resilient3, strenuous3, tenacious3
- 10 letters
- determined3, impressive3, convincing3, persuasive3, powerfully3, unwavering4
- 11 letters
- substantial3, influential4, impregnable4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (able2 = 2 syllables).