strong

(adjectives)

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tough

Resilient / hard to break

T1

Nuance: Resilient

Physical/mental durability.

Boring

He is a strong guy.

Better

He is a tough guy.

powerful

High force / influence

T1

Nuance: Forceful

Energy/authority.

Boring

A strong engine.

Better

A powerful engine.

firm

Solid / unmoving

T1

Nuance: Stable

Physical stability.

Boring

A strong grip.

Better

A firm grip.

solid

Hard / well-built

T1

Nuance: Sturdy

Construction.

Boring

A strong wall.

Better

A solid wall.

muscular

Body type

T1

Nuance: Built

Physical description.

Boring

He has strong arms.

Better

He has muscular arms.

noticeable

Easy to notice (smell/taste)

T1

Nuance: Stands out

Use when something stands out clearly.

Boring

The smell was strong from the hallway.

Better

The smell was noticeable from the hallway.

sturdy

Well-built object

T2

Nuance: Reliable

Won't break easily.

Boring

A strong table.

Better

A sturdy table.

durable

Lasts a long time

T2

Nuance: Long-lasting

Time/wear resistance.

Boring

Strong fabric.

Better

Durable fabric.

intense

Feeling / experience

T2

Nuance: Concentrated

High degree.

Boring

A strong flavor.

Better

An intense flavor.

potent

Chemical / effect

T2

Nuance: Effective

Effectiveness.

Boring

A strong medicine.

Better

A potent medicine.

determined

Willpower

T2

Nuance: Focused

Mental strength and focus.

Boring

She is strong and wants to win the race.

Better

She is determined and wants to win the race.

steady

Unshaking

T2

Nuance: Controlled

Control.

Boring

A strong hand.

Better

A steady hand.

robust

Healthy / full-bodied

T2

Nuance: Rich/Healthy

Health or food.

Boring

A strong flavor.

Better

A robust flavor.

forceful

Action / personality

T2

Nuance: Assertive

Pushing forward.

Boring

A strong argument.

Better

A forceful argument.

mighty

Very powerful (poetic)

T3

Nuance: Legendary

Epic scale.

Boring

A strong warrior.

Better

A mighty warrior.

resilient

Bounces back

T3

Nuance: Bouncing back

Recovering from harm.

Boring

He is strong.

Better

He is resilient.

invincible

Cannot be defeated

T3

Nuance: Unbeatable

Unbeatable.

Boring

The team seemed strong.

Better

The team seemed invincible.

tenacious

Doesn't give up

T3

Nuance: Persistent

Holding on tight.

Boring

A strong grip.

Better

A tenacious grip.

formidable

Scary strength

T3

Nuance: Scary

Respect/fear.

Boring

A strong opponent.

Better

A formidable opponent.

pungent

Smell (sharp)

T3

Nuance: Sharp smell

Sharp smell; often unpleasant.

Boring

The smell was strong.

Better

The smell was pungent.

stout

Thick / strong

T3

Nuance: Thick

Thick/solid.

Boring

A strong defense.

Better

A stout defense.

unwavering

Not changing opinion

T3

Nuance: Loyal

Loyalty.

Boring

Strong support.

Better

Unwavering support.

indomitable

Spirit cannot be broken

T3

Nuance: Unbreakable

Inspirational.

Boring

A strong spirit.

Better

An indomitable spirit.

concentrated

Liquid / solution

T3

Nuance: Pure

Density.

Boring

Strong juice.

Better

Concentrated juice.

impenetrable

Cannot be entered / passed through

T3

Nuance: Secure

Use for barriers/defenses that cannot be broken through.

Boring

The fortress walls were strong.

Better

The fortress walls were impenetrable.