strongest Meaning & Definition
What Does Strongest Mean?
As an adjective, strongest means superlative form of strong: most strong.
Quick Facts About Strongest
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈstɹɒŋɡəst/ |
| Synonyms | derf, forceful and powerful |
| Antonyms | forceless, weak and fragile |
Strongest Definition (Adjective)
- superlative form of strong: most strong
Adjective
- Capable of producing great physical force.
a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong
- Capable of withstanding great physical force.
a strong foundation; good strong shoes
- (of water, wind, etc.) Having a lot of power.
The man was nearly drowned after a strong undercurrent swept him out to sea.
- Determined; unyielding.
He is strong in the face of adversity.
- Highly stimulating to the senses.
a strong light; a strong taste
- Having an offensive or intense odor or flavor.
a strong smell
- Having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient.
a strong cup of coffee; a strong medicine
- (specifically) Having a high alcoholic content.
a strong drink
- (grammar) Inflecting in a different manner than the one called weak, such as Germanic verbs which change vowels.
a strong verb
- That completely ionizes into anions and cations in a solution.
a strong acid; a strong base
- Not easily subdued or taken.
a strong position
- Having wealth or resources.
a strong economy
- Impressive, good.
You're working with troubled youth in your off time? That’s strong!
- Having a specified number of people or units.
The enemy's army force was five thousand strong.
- (of a disease or symptom) Severe; very bad or intense.
- Having a wide range of logical consequences; widely applicable. (Often contrasted with a weak statement which it implies.)
- (of an argument) Convincing.
Synonyms of Strongest
Antonyms of Strongest
Strongest in a Sentence
a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong
a strong foundation; good strong shoes
The man was nearly drowned after a strong undercurrent swept him out to sea.
He is strong in the face of adversity.
a strong light; a strong taste
a strong smell
a strong cup of coffee; a strong medicine
a strong drink
a strong verb
a strong acid; a strong base
a strong position
a strong economy
You're working with troubled youth in your off time? That’s strong!
The enemy's army force was five thousand strong.
Word Forms & Grammar
strongest
Words That Rhyme With Strongest
Origin of Strongest
From Middle English strongeste, strengeste (“stronger”), from Old English strongesta, strengesta (“strongest”), from Proto-Germanic *strangistô (“*stronger”), superlative of Proto-Germanic *strangaz (“strong”). More at strong.
Common Questions About Strongest
What part of speech is strongest?
Strongest is an adjective.
What is another word for strongest?
You can replace strongest with words such as derf, forceful and powerful. See the full list of strongest synonyms and antonyms.