English Adverbs Referring to "Strength and Weakness"

These adverbs describe how strongly or weakly an action is done, such as "powerfully", "forcefully", "feebly", etc.

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strongly [adverb]

with great physical force, energy, or power

Ex: The athlete kicked strongly , sending the ball across the field .

potently [adverb]

in a way that has a strong effect, influence, or power

Ex: The perfume smelled potently of jasmine and musk .

powerfully [adverb]

in a manner that has great force or strength

Ex: She rowed powerfully , her muscles rippling with every stroke .

robustly [adverb]

in a tough, solid, and durable way

Ex: The phone case was robustly molded from thick rubber .

athletically [adverb]

in a physically strong, agile, or energetic manner that suggests high fitness

Ex: He dove athletically to block the ball and save the goal .

sturdily [adverb]

in a solid, thick, or strongly built way that resists damage or pressure

Ex: He placed the box down sturdily on the wooden floor .

vociferously [adverb]

in a loud, forceful, and intense way, often expressing strong opinions or emotions

Ex: The crowd vociferously cheered their team 's victory .

emphatically [adverb]

in a strong, definite, and forceful way

Ex: They emphatically refused to change their plans .

strenuously [adverb]

in a way that involves intense physical effort

Ex: She trained strenuously for the marathon every day .

vigorously [adverb]

with a lot of physical energy or effort

Ex: The dog barked and wagged its tail vigorously .

forcefully [adverb]

with violent or strong bodily force

Ex: She forcefully pulled the stuck drawer free .

mightily [adverb]

with great power, force, or intensity

Ex: She slammed the book shut mightily , startling everyone .

weakly [adverb]

in a physically feeble manner

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feebly [adverb]

with little strength, energy, or force

Ex: The injured bird flapped its wings feebly , unable to fly properly .

frailly [adverb]

in a manner that is physically weak, delicate, or easily broken or injured

Ex: His voice sounded frailly , revealing the effects of illness on his vocal cords .

Adverbs of Manner Related to Humans
Adverbs of Physical State	Adverbs of Sensory Perception	Adverbs of Strength and Weakness	Adverbs of Manner of Expression
Adverbs of Manner of Thinking	Adverbs of Intention and Resolution	Adverbs of Lack of Intention and Resolution	Adverbs of Seriousness and Humor
Adverbs of Vigilance and Laxity	Adverbs of Energy and Courage	Adverbs of Confidence and Reliability	Adverbs of Competence
Adverbs of Legality and Morality	Adverbs of Morally Positive Behavior	Adverbs of Audacity	Adverbs of Kindness and Indifference
Adverbs of Violence and Ill Intent	Adverbs of Powerlessness	Adverbs of Manner of Expenditure	Adverbs of Unity and Autonomy