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forceful

American  
[fawrs-fuhl, fohrs-] / ˈfɔrs fəl, ˈfoʊrs- /

adjective

  1. full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective.

    a forceful plea for peace.
    Synonyms:
    telling, cogent

  2. acting or driven with force.

forceful British  
/ ˈfɔːsfʊl /

adjective

  1. powerful

  2. persuasive or effective

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Other Word Forms

  • forcefully adverb
  • forcefulness noun
  • unforceful adjective
  • unforcefully adverb

Etymology

Origin of forceful

First recorded in 1565–75; force + -ful

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