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strong

[strawng, strong] / strɔŋ, strɒŋ /
ADJECTIVE
physically powerful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
forceful mighty powerful
STRONG
athletic hale hardy muscular robust rugged sinewy stalwart strapping vigorous well-built
WEAK
built burly healthy hearty stout tough unyielding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enervated feeble fragile impotent infirm powerless vulnerable weak
STRONG
delicate
WEAK
anemic bedridden soft wobbly
ADJECTIVE
materially durable or stable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
durable secure solid stable sturdy unbreakable well-made
WEAK
firm hard heavy-duty reinforced tough
ADJECTIVE
able to endure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brave enduring hardy resilient robust
STRONG
resourceful
ADJECTIVE
determined, resolute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determined firm resolute steadfast tenacious
STRONG
courageous intense iron-willed tough vehement
WEAK
brave dedicated fervent fervid fierce gutsy hard-nosed plucky staunch unbending uncompromising unyielding zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful loose mild slack soft unstable weak yielding
WEAK
agreeable complacent feeble infirm irresolute laid-back moderate
ADJECTIVE
distinct, unmistakable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear compelling distinct firm unmistakable
STRONG
marked
WEAK
clear-cut convincing formidable great overpowering persuasive redoubtable sharp sound telling trenchant
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull easy indistinct loose uncertain vague weak
STRONG
indefinite mild
WEAK
low moderate obscure pale unfixed unhealthy
ADJECTIVE
extreme
Synonyms
STRONGEST
forceful intense severe sharp
WEAK
acute draconian drastic strict
Antonyms
STRONGEST
mild moderate
WEAK
complacent easygoing irresolute laid-back soft weak
ADJECTIVE
having an intense smell or taste
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bold bright high hot potent powerful rich robust sharp
STRONG
biting concentrated full-bodied highly flavored highly seasoned piquant pungent spicy strong-flavored
WEAK
fetid heady malodorous noisome rancid rank stinking undiluted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bland dull light low mild quiet soft tasteless
WEAK
delicate pale

Example Sentences

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This time around, South Korean stocks are building on top of strong gains rather than recovering from depths.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Royal Caribbean RCL -0.73%decrease; red down pointing triangle logged a higher profit and revenue in the first quarter as the cruise operator said demand remained strong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"Honestly, sometimes the smell is so strong that it can still seep through the N95 masks. It hurts our throat and heads," Delos Reyes told visiting AFP reporters on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Our team delivered a strong start to the year, driven by resilient end markets and disciplined execution in a dynamic operating environment,” chairman and CEO Joe Creed said in a statement published Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

He came closer to the grandfather clock, with a strong desire to console it.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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