In a powerful, forceful, or very definite way.
From “strong,” from Old English “strang,” with the adverb‑forming suffix “‑ly.” It has been used to describe intensity of action or feeling.
When someone ‘strongly disagrees,’ they’re not just a little off from you—their whole inner compass is pointing a different way. “Strongly” quietly turns a normal sentence into a high‑energy one.
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