strongsynonyms, sorted by meaning
Synonym
strong
physically powerful
powerful sturdy robust tough muscular brawny burly strapping hefty solid stout stalwart (literary) tough as nails (informal)
having great force
forceful mighty intense fierce violent ferocious potent forceful (of effect)
resistant, durable
durable hard-wearing resilient rugged heavy-duty reinforced unbreakable
concentrated, potent
potent concentrated stiff (informal, of drink) full-bodied (of flavor) pungent sharp rich
convincing, well-grounded
convincing compelling persuasive cogent solid sound valid powerful (of argument)
skilled, capable
skilled proficient competent accomplished gifted talented able
intense in degree
intense pronounced marked decided distinct deep keen
emotionally or morally firm
resolute determined steadfast firm unwavering staunch unwavering (of support) committed
of odor or taste
pungent rank acrid sharp tangy piquant
grammar
irregular
antonym
weak feeble frail powerless mild faint delicate
related noun
strength force power might vigor potency muscle toughness resilience
person
strongman stalwart (literary) powerhouse (informal) brute (of physique)
Thesaurus
strong
Core concept
powerful sturdy robust tough hardy solid sound resilient forceful
Degrees and intensity
mighty (very) vigorous sturdy brawny sinewy muscular athletic wiry (lean) feeble (opposite) weak (opposite)
By strength type
physical mental emotional moral structural tensile compressive sheer financial military
Physical force
might force power brawn muscle sinew stamina endurance leverage torque
Metaphorical and abstract
influence clout sway authority conviction willpower fortitude resolve backbone grit
Smells and tastes
pungent sharp bitter acrid fragrant (strong scent) robust (flavor) bold (coffee, wine) full-bodied
Sounds
loud booming thunderous deafening resonant sonorous faint (opposite) muffled (opposite)
Places
gym fortress stronghold bastion citadel armory strongroom vault bar smithy
Movements and gestures
lift heave hoist haul push shove thrust flex strain exert grapple
Objects and parts
beam girder pillar column cable rope chain anchor lock bolt buckle brace buttress truss timber
People
athlete bodybuilder wrestler boxer weightlifter titan colossus stalwart powerhouse bruiser
Related phrases
iron-willed strong as an ox strong suit strong point going strong strong-arm stronghold headstrong strong-willed strong-headed
Opposites
weak frail feeble fragile flimsy puny delicate faint mild soft
Word family
strength strongly strengthen strengthened strengthless (rare) strongman strongbox
What the word
having lots of power, tough, muscly, holds up well
strong
powerful (overwhelming force)
sturdy (build, structure)
muscular (physique)
rugged (durability)
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