force·ful

[fawrs-fuhl, fohrs-]
adjective
1.
full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
2.
acting or driven with force.

Origin:
1565–75; force + -ful

force·ful·ly, adverb
force·ful·ness, noun
un·force·ful, adjective
un·force·ful·ly, adverb

forceful, forcible.


1. cogent, telling.
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forceful (ˈfɔːsfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  powerful
2.  persuasive or effective
 
'forcefully
 
adv
 
'forcefulness
 
n

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forceful (ˈfɔːsfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  powerful
2.  persuasive or effective
 
'forcefully
 
adv
 
'forcefulness
 
n

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Word Origin & History

forceful
1570s, from force + -ful. Related: Forcefully.
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Example sentences
He was shaking his head as forcefully as he could against the weight of the
  water.
Cash-strapped consumers in depreciating houses might respond more forcefully to
  tax cuts than lower interest rates.
Researchers are pros at using laser beams to forcefully stop atoms in their
  tracks.
Couldn't even forcefully encourage him not to dilly-dally in the pocket.
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