strong

adjective /strɔːŋ/

Having great physical, emotional, or argumentative power.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "strong" include powerful, muscular, robust, sturdy, tough. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "strong"

strong — physically powerful

powerfulmuscularrobuststurdytough

strong — compelling or persuasive

compellingpersuasiveconvincingforcefulcogent

strong — intense or vivid

intensevividpotentpronouncedmarked

Antonyms for "strong"

weakfeeblefrailflimsy

Examples in context

  • She made a strong case for hiring two more engineers.
  • The brand has a strong following in the U.S.
  • He's a strong manager — clear, fair, decisive.
Usage note

Match the dimension: powerful, compelling, robust, intense — each lives in a different sentence.