strong

/ˈstrȯŋ/

Middle English, from Old English strang; akin to Old High German strengi strong, Latin stringere to bind tight

adjective

  1. having or marked by great physical power

  2. having moral or intellectual power

  3. having great resources (as of wealth or talent)

strong stout sturdy stalwart tough tenacious mean showing power to resist or to endure. strong may imply power derived from muscular vigor, large size, structural soundness, intellectual or spiritual resources. stout suggests an ability to endure stress, pain, or hard use without giving way.

adverb

  1. in a strong or forceful manner

The wind was blowing strong from the West.

noun

  1. anthropic principle