strong-arm — (adj.) using physical force, 1897, from noun phrase (c.1600), from STRONG (Cf. strong) (adj.) + ARM (Cf. arm) (n.) … Etymology dictionary
strong — strongish, adj. strongly, adv. strongness, n. /strawng, strong/, adj., stronger /strawng geuhr, strong /, strongest /strawng gist, strong /, adv. adj. 1. having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or… … Universalium
strong-willed — adjective having a determined will • Syn: ↑strong minded • Similar to: ↑stubborn, ↑obstinate, ↑unregenerate * * * adj stubborn, obstinate, intractable, wayward, inflexible, wilful, self willed … Useful english dictionary
strong — {{11}}strong (adj.) O.E. strang physically powerful, powerful in effect, forceful, severe, from P.Gmc. *strangaz (Cf. O.N. strangr strong, Du. streng strict, rigorous, O.H.G. strang strong, bold, hard, Ger. streng strict, rigorous ). Originally… … Etymology dictionary
strong-arm — /strawng ahrm , strong /, adj. 1. using, involving, or threatening the use of physical force or violence to gain an objective: strong arm methods. v.t. 2. to use violent methods upon; assault. 3. to rob by force. 4. to coerce by threats or… … Universalium
strong-minded — /strawng muyn did, strong /, adj. 1. having a forceful and independent mind. 2. determined or obstinate; strong willed. [1785 95] * * * … Universalium
strong-willed — /strawng wild , strong /, adj. 1. having a powerful will; resolute. 2. stubborn; obstinate. [1895 1900] * * * … Universalium
strong — adj. & adv. adj. (stronger; strongest) 1 having the power of resistance; able to withstand great force or opposition; not easily damaged or overcome (strong material; strong faith; a strong character). 2 (of a person s constitution) able to… … Useful english dictionary
strong — [strôŋ] adj. [ME < OE strang, akin to ON strangr, strong, severe, Ger streng, severe < IE base * strenk , *streng , tense, taut > STRING, Gr strangos, twisted, L stringere, to draw taut] 1. a) physically powerful; having great muscular… … English World dictionary
strong — W1S1 [strɔŋ US stro:ŋ] adj comparative stronger superlative strongest ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(able to lift heavy things/do hard work)¦ 2¦(not easily damaged)¦ 3¦(able to deal with difficulty)¦ 4¦(powerful)¦ 5¦(feelings/opinions)¦ 6¦(affect/influence)¦… … Dictionary of contemporary English
strong´ness — strong «strng, strong», adjective, strong|er«STRNG guhr, STRONG »,strong|est«STRNG guhst, STRONG », adverb. –adj. 1. a) having much force or power: »strong arms, a strong army. A strong man can lift heavy things. A strong wind blew down the trees … Useful english dictionary
