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Another word for strong

Choosing another word for strong depends on context, so the 52 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having great physical power, muscular force, or structural durability to perform demanding actions or withstand heavy weight and pressure.

Usage Example

"The bridge was built with sturdy steel beams capable of supporting heavy freight traffic."

Strongest
sturdy
robust
powerful
Strong
muscular
brawny
tough
durable
mighty
hefty
solid

• adjective (Context 2)

Resolute, determined, and not easily disturbed, discouraged, or persuaded to abandon one's principles.

Usage Example

"She remained a resolute leader throughout the economic crisis, inspiring confidence across the organization."

Strongest
resolute
steadfast
determined
Strong
firm
unwavering
stalwart
staunch
tenacious
strong-willed
resilient

• adjective (Context 3)

Great in degree, intensity, force, or velocity, or producing a vivid impression on the senses or mind.

Usage Example

"A intense wind swept across the coastal plain, bending the tall grasses toward the inland hills."

Strongest
intense
forceful
Strong
fierce
powerful
violent
keen
severe
acute
vivid
high

• adjective (Context 4)

Convincing, well-founded, and supported by clear evidence or sound reasoning.

Usage Example

"The research team presented a compelling argument for conserving the wetland ecosystem."

Strongest
compelling
convincing
cogent
persuasive
Strong
solid
sound
weighty
valid
well-founded
powerful

• adjective (Context 5)

Containing a high concentration of the active or flavoring ingredient, resulting in a potent taste, aroma, or chemical effect.

Usage Example

"He brewed a pot of concentrated coffee to help everyone stay alert during the morning seminar."

Strongest
concentrated
potent
Strong
rich
pungent
full-bodied
heady
stiff
sharp
heavy

• adverb (Context 6)

With great vigor, force, resilience, or effectiveness (used chiefly in established idiomatic expressions).

Usage Example

"Despite increased competition in the sector, the family-owned bookstore is still going vigorously after forty years."

Strongest
vigorously
Strong
strongly
robustly
forcefully
potently
thrivingly

Opposites of strong

The opposite of strong shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

weak
weakly
diluted
watery
faint
unconvincing
irresolute
flimsy
See all opposites of strong

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Strong. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/strong
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