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forceful

[ fawrs-fuhl, fohrs- ]

adjective

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

    a forceful plea for peace.

    Synonyms: telling, cogent

  2. acting or driven with force.


forceful

/ ˈfɔːsfʊl /

adjective

  1. powerful
  2. persuasive or effective
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈforcefulness, noun
  • ˈforcefully, adverb
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Other Words From

  • forceful·ly adverb
  • forceful·ness noun
  • un·forceful adjective
  • un·forceful·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of forceful1

First recorded in 1565–75; force + -ful
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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.

From BBC

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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