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strongly

/ˈstɹɔŋli/ adverb A2
  1. In a strong or powerful manner. · The Pope feels strongly about the need for both sides of the armed conflict to return to the negotiating table.· In the third race, Renowned Blaze finished strongly to win, paying sixteen dollars.
  2. Very much. · His reply was strongly suggestive of a forthcoming challenge to the governor.
  3. Fulfilling a stricter set of criteria.

Comparative stronglier · Superlative strongliest

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In no countenance was attentive curiosity so strongly marked as in Miss Bingley’s, in spite of the smiles which overspread her face whenever she spoke to one of its objects; for jealousy had not yet made her desperate, and her attentions to Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 302 · B2
Policar Morrel, who served under the other government, and who does not altogether conceal what he thinks on the subject, you are strongly suspected of regretting the abdication of Napoleon.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 37 · C1
“Well, you put the case strongly,” my friend replied thoughtfully.
The Valley of Fear, p. 37 · C1
Well, I won’t read it verbatim, since you feel so strongly upon the subject.
The Valley of Fear, p. 81 · C1

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