strong

adj

1. mighty, powerful, strong as a bull or horse or moose or lion, Herculean, Atlantean, Sl. packing a punch or wallop, Archaic. potential; muscular, sinewy, wiry, brawny, strapping, well-built, athletic, musclebound; sturdy as an ox, burly, stout, stocky, Inf husky, Inf. hefty, Inf. beefy; tough, hard-nosed, hard-fisted, rugged, hardy, outdoorsy, (of plants) cold-weather; virile, robust, red-blooded, hearty, hale.

2. keen, sharp, clear; astute, perspicacious, insightful, discerning; capable, able, competent, good, efficient, quick, ready; well-versed, well-read, knowledgeable.

3. ethical, morally sound, of strong moral fiber; valiant, stalwart, like the rock of Gibraltar; courageous, brave, stout-hearted, heroic.

4. great, major, important; weighty, carrying a lot of weight, Inf. carrying clout; recognized, influential, effective, effectual, efficacious.

5. impressive, eloquent, poignant, gripping, moving, touching; persuasive, suasive, winning, compelling, irresistible, convincing, believable; forceful, forcible, cogent, incisive, well-presented, well-written, Literary. puissant; conclusive, decisive, determining, final.

6. strong-voiced, full, resonant, resounding, loud.

7. secure, sound, healthy, salubrious; financially sound or secure, wealthy, rich, well-off, well-heeled; well-supplied, well-stocked, complete.

8. heavily fortified, well-fortified, armed to the teeth; well-defended, well-protected, impregnable, impenetrable, invulnerable, inviolable, unassailable; invincible, unconquerable, indomitable, unsubduable, unbeatable.

9. sturdy, durable, heavy-duty, cast-iron, substantial; endurant, enduring, long-lasting, lasting, permanent, fixed, mordant; sound, solid, solid as a rock; well-made, well-constructed, well-built, built on a solid foundation.

10. firm, resolute, unyielding, unbending, unchangeable; confirmed, decided, positive, unequivocal; doctrinaire, opinionated, dogmatic, rigid, stiff, inflexible; strong-willed, strong-minded, willful, stubborn, obstinate, recalcitrant, with a mind of one's own, hard-headed; emphatic, insistent, vehement.

11. intent, earnest, dedicated; fierce, fervent, fervid, perfervid, rabid; zealous, enthusiastic, eager, spirited, Inf. gung-ho; loyal, steadfast, true-blue, died in the wool, staunch, die-hard; thorough-going, through and through, all the way, total, 100 percent.

12. diligent, sedulous, assiduous, strenuous, arduous, untiring, tireless; dynamic, vigorous, energetic, active.

13. vivid, graphic, stark; distinct, clear-cut, definite, pronounced, marked; notable, remarkable, unbelievable, incredible, amazing, astounding.

14. intense, deep, bright; glaring, brilliant, radiant, gleaming, glowing, luminous; severe, harsh, cruel, mean, nasty; mordant, caustic, pointed, cutting, biting, sarcastic.

15. concentrated, intensified, pure, (of coffee) black; stimulating, exhilarating, bracing, astringent; intoxicating, quickening, heady; provocative, overwhelming; potent, penetrating, sharp, acute; tart, acrid, bitter, sour, vinegary, acidic, acetous, mordacious, stingy, stinging, nippy, biting; pungent, piquant, spicy, highly seasoned, peppery, hot, fiery; rich, flavorful, savory, tasty, racy.

16. heavy, overdone; aromatic, fragrant, odoriferous; smelly, stinky, rank, gamey; putrid, foul, vile, awful, terrible, gross, bad; disgusting, sickening, nauseating, offensive.