forceful
adjective/ˈfɔːsfl/
/ˈfɔːrsfl/
Word Family
- force noun verb
- forceful adjective
- forcefully adverb
- forced adjective (≠ unforced)
- forcible adjective
- forcibly adverb
- enforce verb
- (of people) expressing opinions strongly and clearly in a way that persuades other people to believe them synonym assertive
- a forceful woman/speaker
- a forceful personality
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentc2- His mother was a forceful character and had a big influence on him.
- She had become even more forceful, direct and outspoken.
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- (of opinions, etc.) expressed strongly and clearly so that other people believe them
- a forceful argument/speech
Extra Examples- He was never afraid to speak his mind in a forceful manner.
- Let us look at some of the most forceful arguments against this system.
- That argument has been very forceful in many countries for the past few years.
- The minister launched a forceful defence of the policy.
- using force
- the forceful suppression of minorities
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