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forceful
/ ˈfɔːsfʊl /
adjective
- powerful
- persuasive or effective
Derived Forms
- ˈforcefulness, noun
- ˈforcefully, adverb
Other Words From
- forceful·ly adverb
- forceful·ness noun
- un·forceful adjective
- un·forceful·ly adverb
Example Sentences
President-elect Donald Trump opened his transition back to the White House this week with a flurry of personnel announcements that sent forceful messages to major constituent groups, potential political rivals and the country at large.
But another forceful leader was also bent on reshaping the school for very different reasons, and perhaps with much more profound results.
The ball popped from one side to the other, the Lakers creating open threes off crisp passing, forceful cuts and colliding screens.
Inquiry chairman Lord Brailsford described these arguments as “forceful and potent” and said they would be considered by the investigation he is leading.
It seemed that allegations of frailty and inability to lead did not stick to Trump — who might ramble and give odd answers but typically sounded forceful and self-assured.
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