| Roget’s II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition. 1995. |
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| ADJECTIVE: | 1. Resulting from or affecting one's innermost feelings: deep, intense, profound. See STRONG, SURFACE. 2. Full of or displaying force: dynamic, dynamical, effective, forceful, forcible, hard-hitting, powerful, vigorous. See STRONG. 3. Containing alcohol: alcoholic, hard, intoxicative, spirituous. See INGESTION. 4. Intensely violent in sustained velocity: fierce, furious, heavy, high. See STRONG. 5. Not easily moved or shaken: firm1, secure, solid, sound2, stable, sturdy, substantial, sure, unshakable. See CONTINUE, STRONG. 6. Capable of exerting considerable effort or of withstanding considerable stress or hardship: hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy, tough. See STRONG. 7. Having a high concentration of the distinguishing ingredient: concentrated, potent, stiff. See STRONG. 8. Having great physical strength: mighty, potent, powerful, puissant. See STRONG. 9. Firmly settled or positioned: fast, firm1, secure, stable, steady, sure. See CONTINUE.
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