Meaning of forceful in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfɔrsfəl/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    forceful

    Definitions

    1. forceful and definite in expression or action

    Examples

    • « the document contained a particularly emphatic guarantee of religious liberty »

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    forceful

    Definitions

    1. characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)

    Examples

    • « a forceful speaker »
    • « a forceful personality »
    • « forceful measures »
    • « a forceful plan for peace »

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Famous quotes

  • « I think it would be cool if you were writing a ransom note on your computer, if the paper clip popped up and said, 'Looks like you're writing a ransom note. Need help? You should use more forceful language, you'll get more money.' »
    Demetri Martin
  • « Our purpose in Vietnam is to prevent the success of aggression. It is not conquest, it is not empire, it is not foreign bases, it is not domination. It is, simply put, just to prevent the forceful conquest of South Vietnam by North Vietnam. »
    Lyndon B. Johnson
  • « Comrade Deng Xiaoping - along with other party elders - gave the party leadership their firm and full support to put down the political disturbance using forceful measures. »
    Li Peng

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