strongish

A young man carries a strongish box into his new apartment.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Somewhat strong: "strongish" describes something that is moderately or fairly strong, but not extremely so. It indicates a degree of strength that is noticeable but not overwhelming.

Usage Examples

• (The coffee was moderately strong.)
• (His grip was fairly strong.)
• (The wind was somewhat strong.)

Advanced Usage

• "a strongish character": a personality that is assertive but not domineering.

  • She has a strongish character, able to lead without being overbearing. (Her character is moderately strong.)

• "strongish evidence": evidence that is fairly convincing but not conclusive.

  • The detective found strongish evidence linking the suspect to the crime. (The evidence was moderately strong.)

Variants and Related Words

• Strong (adj): having great physical power or intensity.

  • He is a strong man. (He has great physical strength.)

• Strongly (adv): in a strong manner.

  • She strongly opposed the decision. (She opposed it with great force.)

• Strength (n): the quality or state of being strong.

  • His strength allowed him to lift the heavy box. (His physical power.)

Synonyms

• Fairly strong: moderately strong.
• Somewhat strong: to a certain degree strong.
• Moderately strong: not extremely strong, but noticeably so.

Related Idioms

• "Strongish as an ox" (rare, figurative): a playful variation of "strong as an ox," meaning fairly strong.
  • He's strongish as an ox, able to carry heavy loads. (He is moderately strong.)