strong
Built like granite
The adjective strong overlaps in meaning with sturdy, powerful, and durable, and is the opposite of weak.
Strong wind may be damaging.
Strong relationships can withstand stresses.
Strong support can be relied upon.
To characterize a person as strong can refer to physical strength, or the ability to withstand emotional and psychological distress.
If you are strong in something, like faith or conviction, those traits are noticeable in you.
A strong smell or strong taste is usually a negative characterization, suggesting excess.
Having great strength
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- burlyHeavily muscled and broad
- strappingMuscular and hale
sinewy · hulking · mighty · robust · sturdy · athletic · vigorous · buff
In good physical condition
- fitProper or healthy
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
- haleSound and vigorous
hearty · vital · robust · thriving · sound · well · energetic · active
Having great effect
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- vividIntensely clear and bright
powerful · overpowering · bold · robust · rich · full-bodied · heady · aromatic
Solidly built, durable
- toughDurable and strong
- solidFirm matter state
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
rugged · resilient · long-lasting · hardwearing · unbreakable · indestructible · weatherproof · robust
Able to recover quickly
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
determined · indomitable · unyielding · staunch · stalwart · unshakable · fortitude · perseverance
Powerfully engaging or persuasive
- persuasiveAble to convince others
- powerfulHaving great strength
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- cogentClearly logical and convincing
sound · valid · solid · credible · plausible · coherent · logical · irrefutable
Having great strength
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- dominantHaving superior influence
- commandingExerting strong authority
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
leading · prominent · formidable · impactful · clout · sway · leverage · pull
powerful
Having great strength
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- burlyHeavily muscled and broad
strapping · sinewy · hulking · mighty · robust · sturdy · athletic · vigorous · buff · ripped
healthy
In good physical condition
hale · hearty · vital · robust · thriving · sound · well · energetic · active · spry
potent
Having great effect
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
vivid · powerful · overpowering · bold · robust · rich · full-bodied · heady · aromatic · bracing
sturdy
Solidly built, durable
- toughDurable and strong
- solidFirm matter state
- reinforcedMade more resistant
heavy-duty · rugged · resilient · long-lasting · hardwearing · unbreakable · indestructible · weatherproof · robust · reliable
resilient
Able to recover quickly
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- resoluteFixed in purpose
unwavering · determined · indomitable · unyielding · staunch · stalwart · unshakable · fortitude · perseverance · grit
compelling
Powerfully engaging or persuasive
- persuasiveAble to convince others
- powerfulHaving great strength
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
cogent · sound · valid · solid · credible · plausible · coherent · logical · irrefutable · undeniable
powerful
Having great strength
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- dominantHaving superior influence
- commandingExerting strong authority
authoritative · leading · prominent · formidable · impactful · clout · sway · leverage · pull · powerbroker
- stay strongEncouragement to persist
- going strongContinuing vigorously, undiminished
- be strongMaintain fortitude under pressure
- strong suitOne's greatest ability
- strong-arm tacticsAggressive pressure methods
- strong winds
strongly, stronger, strongest, stronghold, strongman, strong-willed, strongbox, strongroom, strong language