toughly
In hardy fashion
Toughly is the adverb form of tough, describing action done with strength, resilience, or unyielding determination: She toughly negotiated every point of the contract.
It can also suggest harshness or severity: The coach toughly criticized their performance.
The word is uncommon—tough itself often serves as an adverb in casual speech.
With inflexible determination
- obstinatelyIn an unyielding manner
- adamantlyWith stubborn resolve
- inflexiblyIn an unyielding way
- rigidlyIn an unyielding manner
uncompromisingly · unrelentingly · steadfastly · resolutely · unbendingly · unwaveringly · doggedly · intransigently
In an insistent manner
- arduouslyWith strenuous effort
- laboriouslyWith strenuous effort
- strenuouslyWith vigorous effort
- gruelinglyIn exhausting manner
rigorously · onerously · exactingly · difficultly · formidably · dauntingly · taxingly · hard
In a severe manner
- strictlyWithout any flexibility
- severelyIn a harsh manner
- harshlyIn severe manner
- austerelyWithout embellishment or excess
rigidly · uncompromisingly · authoritatively · inflexibly · grimly · unbendingly · demandingly · firmly
In a strong manner
- robustlyWith forceful vitality
- solidlyIn a firm manner
- stronglyWith much force
- ruggedlyIn a rough, hardy way
hardily · substantially · durably · resistantly · lastingly · securely
With ability to recover
- tenaciouslyWith stubborn persistence
- persistentlyIn an unrelenting manner
- enduringlyIn persistent manner
- hardilyIn a resilient manner
stubbornly
With inflexible determination
- obstinatelyIn an unyielding manner
- adamantlyWith stubborn resolve
- inflexiblyIn an unyielding way
rigidly · uncompromisingly · unrelentingly · steadfastly · resolutely · unbendingly · unwaveringly · doggedly · intransigently · implacably
demandingly
In an insistent manner
- arduouslyWith strenuous effort
- laboriouslyWith strenuous effort
- strenuouslyWith vigorous effort
gruelingly · rigorously · onerously · exactingly · difficultly · formidably · dauntingly · taxingly · hard · harshly
sternly
In a severe manner
austerely · rigidly · uncompromisingly · authoritatively · inflexibly · grimly · unbendingly · demandingly · firmly · coldly
sturdily
In a strong manner
ruggedly · hardily · substantially · durably · resistantly · lastingly · securely
resiliently
With ability to recover
- tenaciouslyWith stubborn persistence
- persistentlyIn an unrelenting manner
- enduringlyIn persistent manner
toughlygently
In a mild manner
softly · delicately · tenderly · mildly · weakly
toughlyflimsily
In an insubstantial manner
fragilely · weakly · delicately · shakily · precariously
toughlyleniently
With tolerance, not severity
easily · permissively · softly · indulgently · accommodatingly
- tough luckDismissive acknowledgment of misfortune
- tough guyIntimidating, resilient person
- tough it outEndure without quitting
- tough loveBeneficial strictness from affection
- tough as nailsExceptionally strong and durable
- toughen upBecome less easily hurt
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