strong
Having a lot of physical power or muscle strength.
Having great physical power or muscular strength.
Having a lot of influence or control over people or things.
Having great influence, authority, or control over people or situations.
Having a very clear and powerful taste, smell, or color.
Having an intense or powerful taste, smell, or color.
Not easily broken, damaged, or hurt.
Able to withstand force, pressure, or damage without breaking or weakening.
Very good at something; skilled.
Having notable skill, talent, or ability in a particular area.
- Base: strong
- Comparative: stronger
- Superlative: strongest
come on strong
1behave too forcefully or eagerly
To act too forcefully or eagerly toward someone or something.
- He came on too strong during the interview and scared them off.
- The salesman comes on strong when he talks about new products.
going strong
1continuing successfully for a long time
Still healthy, active, or successful after a long time.
- They’ve been married for 40 years and are still going strong.
- The old factory is still going strong after a century of operation.
strong language
1offensive or emotional words used in speech/writing
Words that are offensive, rude, or show strong feelings.
- The movie contains some scenes with strong language.
- He used strong language to criticize the decision.
strong suit
1something someone does very well
A subject or activity someone is very good at.
- Mathematics has never been my strong suit.
- Her strong suit is creative writing.