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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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His thin face, deeply furrowed by care, and the bold outline of his strongly marked features, betokened a man more accustomed to exercise his mental faculties than his physical strength.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 139 · C1
But I believe your opinion of him would in general astonish--and, perhaps, you would not express it quite so strongly anywhere else.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 87 · B2
“Take care, Lizzy; that speech savours strongly of disappointment.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 179 · B2
Lady Catherine was a tall, large woman, with strongly-marked features, which might once have been handsome.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 187 · B2

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