adv. |
[1] |
vigorously
,
forcefully
,
forcibly
,
energetically
,
mightily
,
arduously
,
laboriously
,
strenuously
,
earnestly
,
actively
,
dynamically
,
eagerly
,
intensely
,
ardently
,
heartily
,
zealously
,
intently
,
spiritedly
,
diligently
,
assiduously
,
sedulously
,
studiously
,
determinedly
,
steadfastly
,
conscientiously
,
industriously
,
devotedly
,
urgently
,
persistently
,
untiringly
,
indefatigably
,
perseveringly
,
unfalteringly
,
relentlessly
,
doggedly
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[2] |
violently
,
firmly
,
deeply
,
intensely
,
badly
,
distressingly
,
painfully
,
severely
,
agonizingly
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[3] |
intently
,
carefully
,
earnestly
|
[4] |
harshly
,
severely
,
severely
,
badly
,
ill
|
[5] |
hard up
,
poor
,
indigent
,
poverty-stricken
,
impoverished
,
penniless
,
impecunious
,
bankrupt
,
(Colloq) in the red
,
broke
,
bust(ed)
,
on one's uppers
,
(Slang) (Brit) skint
|
[6] |
heavily
,
intemperately
|
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adj. |
[1] |
rigid
,
difficult
,
stiff
,
solid
,
inflexible
,
firm
,
dense
,
condensed
,
compressed
,
close
,
solidified
,
hardened
,
stony
,
rocklike
,
concrete
,
petrified
,
granite(-like)
,
flinty
,
steely
,
tough
,
rugged
,
leathery
,
callous
,
unyielding
,
adamant(ine)
,
impenetrable
,
obdurate
,
impervious
,
impregnable
|
[2] |
difficult
,
laborious
,
arduous
,
back-breaking
,
burdensome
,
onerous
,
fatiguing
,
tiring
,
exhausting
,
wearying
,
strenuous
,
tough
,
toilsome
|
[3] |
difficult
,
perplexing
,
knotty
,
puzzling
,
baffling
,
enigmatic
,
intricate
,
complicated
,
complex
,
tangled
,
involved
,
thorny
,
incomprehensible
,
inscrutable
,
unsolvable
,
insoluble
,
(Colloq) tough
|
[4] |
stern
,
knockout
,
severe
,
cold
,
callous
,
intractable
,
exacting
,
strict
,
demanding
,
hard-hearted
,
stony-hearted
,
severe
,
tyrannical
,
despotic
,
dictatorial
,
magisterial
,
oppressive
,
cruel
,
ruthless
,
pitiless
,
merciless
,
savage
,
brutal
,
brutish
,
inhuman
,
heartless
,
harsh
,
unkind
,
implacable
,
unsympathetic
,
dispassionate
,
uncompassionate
,
unfeeling
,
obdurate
,
indurate
,
unsentimental
,
insensitive
,
thick-skinned
,
tough
,
hard-boiled
,
stony
,
hardbitten
,
unfeeling
,
unsparing
|
[5] |
bad
,
arduous
,
backbreaking
,
difficult
,
grievous
,
grueling
,
gruelling
,
calamitous
,
racking
,
heavy
,
laborious
,
disastrous
,
dark
,
operose
,
punishing
,
grim
,
distressing
,
toilsome
,
devastating
,
agonizing
,
painful
,
unpleasant
,
severe
,
austere
,
(Colloq) tough
,
rough
|
[6] |
cool
,
unvoiced
,
voiceless
,
unemotional
,
calculating
,
surd
,
uncompromising
,
methodical
,
critical
,
systematic
,
practical
,
pragmatic
,
businesslike
,
realistic
,
penetrating
,
searching
,
hard-headed
,
(Colloq) tough
,
hard-nosed
|
[7] |
sedulous
,
concentrated
,
assiduous
,
devoted
,
conscientious
,
industrious
,
indefatigable
,
untiring
,
persistent
,
dogged
,
intent
,
eager
,
zealous
,
ardent
,
energetic
,
keen
,
avid
|
[8] |
cold
,
bare
,
plain
,
straight
,
straightforward
,
blunt
,
unvarnished
,
unquestionable
,
verifiable
,
real
,
indisputable
,
undeniable
,
incontestable
,
incontrovertible
,
strict
,
inescapable
,
ineluctable
,
unavoidable
,
unalterable
,
immutable
|
[9] |
angry
,
intemperate
,
heavy
,
bitter
,
acrimonious
,
hostile
,
antagonistic
,
harsh
,
unpleasant
,
unfriendly
|
[10] |
spirituous
,
strong
,
alcoholic
,
strong
|
[11] |
addictive
,
tough
,
habit-forming
|
[12] |
sharp
,
well-defined
,
clear
,
distinct
,
stark
,
definite
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