strong‧ly S3 / strɒŋli $ strɒŋ- / 副词

1 if you feel or believe in something strongly, you are very sure and serious about it :

I’m strongly opposed to capital punishment.

We strongly believe that she is innocent.

I’m strongly in favour of marriage.

2 in a way that is meant to persuade someone to do something

strongly suggest/advise/recommend something

Before taking action, you are strongly recommended to consult an accountant.

3 in a way that is easy to notice :

The house smelt strongly of food.

► Do not say ‘hold/grip something strongly’. Use firmly or tightly : He gripped my arm tightly.