strongly

adv

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

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.”

   “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.”

3. Fulfilling a stricter set of criteria.