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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

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

Can be confused: forceful, forcible.

Synonyms
1. cogent, telling.

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forceful (ˈfɔːsfʊl)
 
—adj
1.  powerful
2.  persuasive or effective
 
'forcefully
 
—adv
 
'forcefulness
 
—n

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forceful
1570s, from force + -ful. Related: Forcefully.
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