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Meaning of forceful in English

  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

    • assertive
  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 »

    Synonyms

    • bruising
    • cogent
    • telling
    • weighty
    • drastic
    • emphatic
    • exclamatory
    • firm
    • strong
    • forcible
    • physical
    • strong-arm
    • impellent
    • impetuous
    • sharp

    Antonyms

    • forceless
    • unforceful
    • weak

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