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What is another word for Strong? – 194 Strong Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    powerful robust potent sturdy muscular brawny athletic vigorous energetic intense fierce forceful dynamic effective capable competent efficient skilled proficient talented gifted able fit healthy resilient tough hardened solid firm stable secure unshakeable unwavering unrelenting relentless determined resolute steadfast powerful forceful convincing persuasive compelling impressive imposing monumental massive considerable substantial significant momentous influential dominant commanding authoritative assertive

    Meaning of Strong

    The primary meaning of the word "Strong" refers to having great physical power or a great ability to withstand or resist.

    Definitions

    • Having a great deal of physical power or strength
    • Having a great ability to withstand or resist
    • Having a powerful or intense quality
    • Having a strong or unshakeable character or personality
    • Having a high degree of intensity, force, or effectiveness

    Etymology of Strong

    The word "Strong" originates from Old English "strang" or "strenc", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "strangiz" and Proto-Indo-European "streng-", both of which carry the meaning of being stiff or rigid
    Historically, the word has been used to describe physical power, resilience, or intensity, and has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including emotional, mental, or moral strength

    Example Uses

    • The strong winds made it difficult to walk outside
    • She has a strong personality that commands respect
    • The medicine has a strong smell
    • The company has a strong reputation for quality products
    • He has a strong passion for music and plays the guitar every day

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    weak feeble fragile frail delicate dainty gentle mild moderate faint limp slack soft subtle subdued restrained tame meek mild insipid vapid dull bland unimpressive ineffective incompetent inept incapable powerless impotent helpless hopeless insignificant inconsequential trivial petty slight minor negligible

    Related Nouns

    strength power muscle might potency robustness vigor energy intensity force potency resilience toughness hardness firmness stability security solidity soundness durability solidity mass bulk volume capacity ability capability competence proficiency talent gift aptitude faculty skill

    Related Verbs

    strengthen empower enable fortify reinforce toughen harden solidify stabilize secure intensify amplify magnify enhance increase boost augment invigorate energize vitalize animate motivate inspire stimulate activate mobilize galvanize dynamize

    Related Adjectives

    powerful potent robust sturdy muscular athletic vigorous energetic intense fierce forceful dynamic effective capable competent efficient skilled proficient talented gifted able fit healthy resilient tough hardened solid firm stable secure unshakeable unwavering unrelenting relentless determined resolute steadfast