forceful

adjective

force·​ful ˈfȯrs-fəl How to pronounce forceful (audio)
: possessing or filled with force : effective
a forceful argument
forcefulness noun

Examples of forceful in a Sentence

He has a very forceful personality. She's a confident and forceful leader. They have made a forceful argument in favor of changing the system. The government has threatened to use more forceful measures if necessary.
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Ever the peacekeeper, Amanda gets them to shut up by sharing the news about Carmen, a forceful reminder that their problems are small potatoes. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024 Yet a forceful response carries its fair share of problems as well. Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024 Instead of talking about the stark danger to democracy Trump poses, Harris described herself as a former prosecutor who knew how to make a forceful case against Trump to voters. Brian Bennett, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024 The top rack is typically the furthest from the forceful water jets and heating elements. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for forceful 

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forceful was in 1571

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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forceful. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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forceful

adjective
force·​ful ˈfōrs-fəl How to pronounce forceful (audio)
ˈfȯrs-
: having or done with much force : vigorous
a forceful speech
forcefully adverb
forcefulness noun

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